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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,567.63, 14,583.77 and 5,851.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,567.63, 14,583.77 and 5,851.91 is: 8,075.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,567.63 : 14,583.77 = 5,851.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,567.63/14,583.77 = 5,851.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,567.63x = 14,583.77 × 5,851.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,567.63x = 85,342,916.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,342,916.70/10,567.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,075.88

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