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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,581.54, 14,602.59 and 5,865.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,581.54, 14,602.59 and 5,865.90 is: 8,094.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,581.54 : 14,602.59 = 5,865.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,581.54/14,602.59 = 5,865.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,581.54x = 14,602.59 × 5,865.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,581.54x = 85,657,332.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,657,332.68/10,581.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,094.98

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