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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,567.93, 14,583.56 and 5,852.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,567.93, 14,583.56 and 5,852.11 is: 8,075.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,567.93 : 14,583.56 = 5,852.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,567.93/14,583.56 = 5,852.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,567.93x = 14,583.56 × 5,852.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,567.93x = 85,344,495.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,344,495.13/10,567.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,075.80

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