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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.83, 14,601.87 and 5,865.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.83, 14,601.87 and 5,865.11 is: 8,094.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.83 : 14,601.87 = 5,865.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.83/14,601.87 = 5,865.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.83x = 14,601.87 × 5,865.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.83x = 85,641,555.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,641,555.50/10,580.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,094.03

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