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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,553.39, 14,562.91 and 5,837.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,553.39, 14,562.91 and 5,837.75 is: 8,055.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,553.39 : 14,562.91 = 5,837.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,553.39/14,562.91 = 5,837.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,553.39x = 14,562.91 × 5,837.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,553.39x = 85,014,627.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,014,627.85/10,553.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,055.67

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