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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,581.58, 14,602.08 and 5,865.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,581.58, 14,602.08 and 5,865.76 is: 8,094.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,581.58 : 14,602.08 = 5,865.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,581.58/14,602.08 = 5,865.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,581.58x = 14,602.08 × 5,865.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,581.58x = 85,652,296.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,652,296.78/10,581.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,094.47

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