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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,587.59, 14,611.21 and 5,871.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,587.59, 14,611.21 and 5,871.87 is: 8,103.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,587.59 : 14,611.21 = 5,871.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,587.59/14,611.21 = 5,871.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,587.59x = 14,611.21 × 5,871.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,587.59x = 85,795,086.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,795,086.40/10,587.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,103.37

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