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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.46, 14,601.03 and 5,864.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.46, 14,601.03 and 5,864.70 is: 8,093.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.46 : 14,601.03 = 5,864.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.46/14,601.03 = 5,864.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.46x = 14,601.03 × 5,864.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.46x = 85,630,660.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,630,660.64/10,580.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,093.28

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