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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,583.43, 14,604.99 and 5,867.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,583.43, 14,604.99 and 5,867.82 is: 8,097.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,583.43 : 14,604.99 = 5,867.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,583.43/14,604.99 = 5,867.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,583.43x = 14,604.99 × 5,867.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,583.43x = 85,699,452.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,699,452.42/10,583.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,097.51

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