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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,581.08, 14,601.39 and 5,865.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,581.08, 14,601.39 and 5,865.26 is: 8,093.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,581.08 : 14,601.39 = 5,865.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,581.08/14,601.39 = 5,865.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,581.08x = 14,601.39 × 5,865.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,581.08x = 85,640,948.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,640,948.71/10,581.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,093.78

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