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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,578.34, 14,598.21 and 5,863.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,578.34, 14,598.21 and 5,863.06 is: 8,091.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,578.34 : 14,598.21 = 5,863.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,578.34/14,598.21 = 5,863.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,578.34x = 14,598.21 × 5,863.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,578.34x = 85,590,181.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,590,181.12/10,578.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,091.08

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