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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.96, 14,602.08 and 5,864.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.96, 14,602.08 and 5,864.96 is: 8,093.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.96 : 14,602.08 = 5,864.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.96/14,602.08 = 5,864.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.96x = 14,602.08 × 5,864.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.96x = 85,640,615.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,640,615.12/10,580.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,093.84

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