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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,586.43, 14,609.39 and 5,871.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,586.43, 14,609.39 and 5,871.02 is: 8,102.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,586.43 : 14,609.39 = 5,871.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,586.43/14,609.39 = 5,871.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,586.43x = 14,609.39 × 5,871.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,586.43x = 85,771,918.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,771,918.48/10,586.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,102.06

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