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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,565.68, 14,580.04 and 5,849.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,565.68, 14,580.04 and 5,849.84 is: 8,072.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,565.68 : 14,580.04 = 5,849.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,565.68/14,580.04 = 5,849.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,565.68x = 14,580.04 × 5,849.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,565.68x = 85,290,901.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,290,901.19/10,565.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,072.45

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