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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,581.94, 14,602.29 and 5,801.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,581.94, 14,602.29 and 5,801.13 is: 8,005.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,581.94 : 14,602.29 = 5,801.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,581.94/14,602.29 = 5,801.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,581.94x = 14,602.29 × 5,801.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,581.94x = 84,709,782.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,709,782.59/10,581.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,005.13

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