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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,555.65, 14,566.43 and 5,839.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,555.65, 14,566.43 and 5,839.63 is: 8,058.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,555.65 : 14,566.43 = 5,839.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,555.65/14,566.43 = 5,839.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,555.65x = 14,566.43 × 5,839.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,555.65x = 85,062,539.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,062,539.80/10,555.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,058.48

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