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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,553.22, 14,562.84 and 5,837.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,553.22, 14,562.84 and 5,837.22 is: 8,055.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,553.22 : 14,562.84 = 5,837.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,553.22/14,562.84 = 5,837.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,553.22x = 14,562.84 × 5,837.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,553.22x = 85,006,500.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,006,500.90/10,553.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,055.03

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