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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.64, 14,601.29 and 5,864.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.64, 14,601.29 and 5,864.91 is: 8,093.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.64 : 14,601.29 = 5,864.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.64/14,601.29 = 5,864.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.64x = 14,601.29 × 5,864.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.64x = 85,635,222.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,635,222.41/10,580.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,093.58

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