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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,587.30, 14,610.37 and 5,807.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,587.30, 14,610.37 and 5,807.14 is: 8,013.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,587.30 : 14,610.37 = 5,807.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,587.30/14,610.37 = 5,807.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,587.30x = 14,610.37 × 5,807.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,587.30x = 84,844,429.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,844,429.50/10,587.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,013.80

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