Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,567.76, 14,584 and 5,852
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,567.76, 14,584 and 5,852 is: 8,076.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,567.76 : 14,584 = 5,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,567.76/14,584 = 5,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,567.76x = 14,584 × 5,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,567.76x = 85,345,568 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,345,568/10,567.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,076.03
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