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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,565.88, 14,580.93 and 5,850.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,565.88, 14,580.93 and 5,850.87 is: 8,074.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,565.88 : 14,580.93 = 5,850.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,565.88/14,580.93 = 5,850.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,565.88x = 14,580.93 × 5,850.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,565.88x = 85,311,125.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,311,125.91/10,565.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,074.21

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