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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,587.42, 14,611.50 and 5,871.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,587.42, 14,611.50 and 5,871.60 is: 8,103.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,587.42 : 14,611.50 = 5,871.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,587.42/14,611.50 = 5,871.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,587.42x = 14,611.50 × 5,871.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,587.42x = 85,792,883.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,792,883.40/10,587.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,103.29

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