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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,565.91, 14,581.11 and 5,850.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,565.91, 14,581.11 and 5,850.18 is: 8,073.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,565.91 : 14,581.11 = 5,850.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,565.91/14,581.11 = 5,850.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,565.91x = 14,581.11 × 5,850.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,565.91x = 85,302,118.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,302,118.10/10,565.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,073.33

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