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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.61, 14,600.48 and 5,799.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.61, 14,600.48 and 5,799.79 is: 8,003.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.61 : 14,600.48 = 5,799.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.61/14,600.48 = 5,799.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.61x = 14,600.48 × 5,799.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.61x = 84,679,717.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,679,717.90/10,580.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,003.29

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