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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,581.61, 14,602.67 and 5,865.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,581.61, 14,602.67 and 5,865.97 is: 8,095.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,581.61 : 14,602.67 = 5,865.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,581.61/14,602.67 = 5,865.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,581.61x = 14,602.67 × 5,865.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,581.61x = 85,658,794.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,658,794.81/10,581.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,095.06

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