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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,583.61, 14,604.62 and 5,802.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,583.61, 14,604.62 and 5,802.79 is: 8,007.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,583.61 : 14,604.62 = 5,802.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,583.61/14,604.62 = 5,802.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,583.61x = 14,604.62 × 5,802.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,583.61x = 84,747,542.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,747,542.89/10,583.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,007.43

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