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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,567.46, 14,581.82 and 5,851.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,567.46, 14,581.82 and 5,851.44 is: 8,074.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,567.46 : 14,581.82 = 5,851.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,567.46/14,581.82 = 5,851.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,567.46x = 14,581.82 × 5,851.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,567.46x = 85,324,659.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,324,659.45/10,567.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,074.28

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