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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,584.91, 14,607.66 and 5,869.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,584.91, 14,607.66 and 5,869.18 is: 8,099.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,584.91 : 14,607.66 = 5,869.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,584.91/14,607.66 = 5,869.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,584.91x = 14,607.66 × 5,869.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,584.91x = 85,734,985.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,734,985.92/10,584.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,099.74

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