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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,581.60, 14,603.06 and 5,865.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,581.60, 14,603.06 and 5,865.88 is: 8,095.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,581.60 : 14,603.06 = 5,865.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,581.60/14,603.06 = 5,865.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,581.60x = 14,603.06 × 5,865.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,581.60x = 85,659,797.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,659,797.59/10,581.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,095.16

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