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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,565.64, 14,580.36 and 5,849.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,565.64, 14,580.36 and 5,849.64 is: 8,072.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,565.64 : 14,580.36 = 5,849.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,565.64/14,580.36 = 5,849.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,565.64x = 14,580.36 × 5,849.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,565.64x = 85,289,857.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,289,857.07/10,565.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,072.38

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