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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.30, 14,601.28 and 5,864.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.30, 14,601.28 and 5,864.28 is: 8,092.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.30 : 14,601.28 = 5,864.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.30/14,601.28 = 5,864.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.30x = 14,601.28 × 5,864.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.30x = 85,625,994.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,625,994.28/10,580.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,092.96

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