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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,565.23, 14,580.47 and 5,849.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,565.23, 14,580.47 and 5,849.51 is: 8,072.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,565.23 : 14,580.47 = 5,849.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,565.23/14,580.47 = 5,849.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,565.23x = 14,580.47 × 5,849.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,565.23x = 85,288,563.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,288,563.12/10,565.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,072.57

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