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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,583.64, 14,605.20 and 5,867.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,583.64, 14,605.20 and 5,867.82 is: 8,097.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,583.64 : 14,605.20 = 5,867.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,583.64/14,605.20 = 5,867.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,583.64x = 14,605.20 × 5,867.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,583.64x = 85,700,684.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,700,684.66/10,583.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,097.47

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