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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,565.98, 14,580.66 and 5,850.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,565.98, 14,580.66 and 5,850.34 is: 8,073.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,565.98 : 14,580.66 = 5,850.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,565.98/14,580.66 = 5,850.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,565.98x = 14,580.66 × 5,850.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,565.98x = 85,301,818.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,301,818.42/10,565.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,073.25

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