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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.07, 14,599.52 and 5,863.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.07, 14,599.52 and 5,863.95 is: 8,091.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.07 : 14,599.52 = 5,863.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.07/14,599.52 = 5,863.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.07x = 14,599.52 × 5,863.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.07x = 85,610,825.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,610,825.98/10,580.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,091.71

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