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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,555.52, 14,566.40 and 5,839.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,555.52, 14,566.40 and 5,839.52 is: 8,058.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,555.52 : 14,566.40 = 5,839.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,555.52/14,566.40 = 5,839.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,555.52x = 14,566.40 × 5,839.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,555.52x = 85,060,784.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,060,784.13/10,555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,058.42

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