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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,584.70, 14,607.76 and 5,870.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,584.70, 14,607.76 and 5,870.50 is: 8,101.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,584.70 : 14,607.76 = 5,870.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,584.70/14,607.76 = 5,870.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,584.70x = 14,607.76 × 5,870.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,584.70x = 85,754,855.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,754,855.08/10,584.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,101.77

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