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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,582.96, 14,604.94 and 5,867.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,582.96, 14,604.94 and 5,867.24 is: 8,097.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,582.96 : 14,604.94 = 5,867.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,582.96/14,604.94 = 5,867.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,582.96x = 14,604.94 × 5,867.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,582.96x = 85,690,585.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,690,585.80/10,582.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,097.04

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