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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,565.06, 14,579.89 and 5,849.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,565.06, 14,579.89 and 5,849.45 is: 8,072.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,565.06 : 14,579.89 = 5,849.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,565.06/14,579.89 = 5,849.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,565.06x = 14,579.89 × 5,849.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,565.06x = 85,284,250.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,284,250.04/10,565.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,072.29

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