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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,584.42, 14,607.36 and 5,868.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,584.42, 14,607.36 and 5,868.60 is: 8,099.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,584.42 : 14,607.36 = 5,868.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,584.42/14,607.36 = 5,868.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,584.42x = 14,607.36 × 5,868.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,584.42x = 85,724,752.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,724,752.90/10,584.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,099.15

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