Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,583.76, 14,605.68 and 5,868
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,583.76, 14,605.68 and 5,868 is: 8,097.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,583.76 : 14,605.68 = 5,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,583.76/14,605.68 = 5,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,583.76x = 14,605.68 × 5,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,583.76x = 85,706,130.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,706,130.24/10,583.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,097.89
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