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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,585.29, 14,606.13 and 5,869.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,585.29, 14,606.13 and 5,869.60 is: 8,099.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,585.29 : 14,606.13 = 5,869.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,585.29/14,606.13 = 5,869.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,585.29x = 14,606.13 × 5,869.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,585.29x = 85,732,140.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,732,140.65/10,585.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,099.18

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