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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,584.91, 14,607.23 and 5,869.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,584.91, 14,607.23 and 5,869.19 is: 8,099.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,584.91 : 14,607.23 = 5,869.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,584.91/14,607.23 = 5,869.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,584.91x = 14,607.23 × 5,869.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,584.91x = 85,732,615.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,732,615.42/10,584.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,099.51

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