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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.95, 14,601.13 and 5,800.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.95, 14,601.13 and 5,800.89 is: 8,004.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.95 : 14,601.13 = 5,800.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.95/14,601.13 = 5,800.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.95x = 14,601.13 × 5,800.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.95x = 84,699,534.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,699,534.50/10,580.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,004.91

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