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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,555.50, 14,565.33 and 5,839.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,555.50, 14,565.33 and 5,839.14 is: 8,057.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,555.50 : 14,565.33 = 5,839.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,555.50/14,565.33 = 5,839.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,555.50x = 14,565.33 × 5,839.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,555.50x = 85,049,001.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,049,001.02/10,555.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,057.32

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