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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.27, 14,600.39 and 5,864.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.27, 14,600.39 and 5,864.45 is: 8,092.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.27 : 14,600.39 = 5,864.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.27/14,600.39 = 5,864.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.27x = 14,600.39 × 5,864.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.27x = 85,623,154.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,623,154.81/10,580.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,092.72

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