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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,587.61, 14,610.80 and 5,807.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,587.61, 14,610.80 and 5,807.45 is: 8,014.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,587.61 : 14,610.80 = 5,807.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,587.61/14,610.80 = 5,807.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,587.61x = 14,610.80 × 5,807.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,587.61x = 84,851,497.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,851,497.95/10,587.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,014.23

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