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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,566.39, 14,581.58 and 5,786.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,566.39, 14,581.58 and 5,786.36 is: 7,985.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,566.39 : 14,581.58 = 5,786.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,566.39/14,581.58 = 5,786.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,566.39x = 14,581.58 × 5,786.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,566.39x = 84,374,169.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,374,169.41/10,566.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,985.15

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