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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,564.96, 14,579.36 and 5,849.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,564.96, 14,579.36 and 5,849.44 is: 8,072.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,564.96 : 14,579.36 = 5,849.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,564.96/14,579.36 = 5,849.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,564.96x = 14,579.36 × 5,849.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,564.96x = 85,281,091.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,281,091.56/10,564.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,072.07

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