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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,565.07, 14,578.88 and 5,848.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,565.07, 14,578.88 and 5,848.17 is: 8,069.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,565.07 : 14,578.88 = 5,848.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,565.07/14,578.88 = 5,848.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,565.07x = 14,578.88 × 5,848.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,565.07x = 85,259,768.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,259,768.65/10,565.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,069.97

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