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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.72, 14,602.46 and 5,865.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.72, 14,602.46 and 5,865.91 is: 8,095.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.72 : 14,602.46 = 5,865.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.72/14,602.46 = 5,865.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.72x = 14,602.46 × 5,865.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.72x = 85,656,686.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,656,686.81/10,580.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,095.54

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