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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,583.54, 14,605.35 and 5,867.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,583.54, 14,605.35 and 5,867.90 is: 8,097.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,583.54 : 14,605.35 = 5,867.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,583.54/14,605.35 = 5,867.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,583.54x = 14,605.35 × 5,867.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,583.54x = 85,702,733.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,702,733.27/10,583.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,097.74

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