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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,579.92, 14,601.15 and 5,864.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,579.92, 14,601.15 and 5,864.10 is: 8,092.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,579.92 : 14,601.15 = 5,864.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,579.92/14,601.15 = 5,864.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,579.92x = 14,601.15 × 5,864.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,579.92x = 85,622,603.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,622,603.72/10,579.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,092.93

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