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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,583.39, 14,605.08 and 5,867.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,583.39, 14,605.08 and 5,867.66 is: 8,097.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,583.39 : 14,605.08 = 5,867.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,583.39/14,605.08 = 5,867.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,583.39x = 14,605.08 × 5,867.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,583.39x = 85,697,643.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,697,643.71/10,583.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,097.37

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