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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,587.63, 14,611.05 and 5,871.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,587.63, 14,611.05 and 5,871.99 is: 8,103.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,587.63 : 14,611.05 = 5,871.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,587.63/14,611.05 = 5,871.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,587.63x = 14,611.05 × 5,871.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,587.63x = 85,795,939.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,795,939.49/10,587.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,103.41

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