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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,586.73, 14,610.23 and 5,871.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,586.73, 14,610.23 and 5,871.03 is: 8,102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,586.73 : 14,610.23 = 5,871.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,586.73/14,610.23 = 5,871.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,586.73x = 14,610.23 × 5,871.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,586.73x = 85,777,098.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,777,098.64/10,586.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,102.32

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