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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.84, 14,602.08 and 5,865.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.84, 14,602.08 and 5,865.14 is: 8,094.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.84 : 14,602.08 = 5,865.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.84/14,602.08 = 5,865.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.84x = 14,602.08 × 5,865.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.84x = 85,643,243.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,643,243.49/10,580.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,094.18

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