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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,587.72, 14,610.94 and 5,871.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,587.72, 14,610.94 and 5,871.96 is: 8,103.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,587.72 : 14,610.94 = 5,871.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,587.72/14,610.94 = 5,871.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,587.72x = 14,610.94 × 5,871.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,587.72x = 85,794,855.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,794,855.24/10,587.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,103.24

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