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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,586.15, 14,607.91 and 5,869.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,586.15, 14,607.91 and 5,869.52 is: 8,099.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,586.15 : 14,607.91 = 5,869.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,586.15/14,607.91 = 5,869.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,586.15x = 14,607.91 × 5,869.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,586.15x = 85,741,419.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,741,419.90/10,586.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,099.40

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