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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,587.72, 14,611.14 and 5,872.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,587.72, 14,611.14 and 5,872.08 is: 8,103.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,587.72 : 14,611.14 = 5,872.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,587.72/14,611.14 = 5,872.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,587.72x = 14,611.14 × 5,872.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,587.72x = 85,797,782.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,797,782.97/10,587.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,103.52

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