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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,583.52, 14,604.30 and 5,867.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,583.52, 14,604.30 and 5,867.79 is: 8,097.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,583.52 : 14,604.30 = 5,867.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,583.52/14,604.30 = 5,867.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,583.52x = 14,604.30 × 5,867.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,583.52x = 85,694,965.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,694,965.50/10,583.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,097.02

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