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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,586.79, 14,609.68 and 5,806.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,586.79, 14,609.68 and 5,806.59 is: 8,013.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,586.79 : 14,609.68 = 5,806.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,586.79/14,609.68 = 5,806.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,586.79x = 14,609.68 × 5,806.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,586.79x = 84,832,421.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,832,421.79/10,586.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,013.04

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