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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,555.92, 14,566.64 and 5,840.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,555.92, 14,566.64 and 5,840.51 is: 8,059.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,555.92 : 14,566.64 = 5,840.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,555.92/14,566.64 = 5,840.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,555.92x = 14,566.64 × 5,840.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,555.92x = 85,076,504.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,076,504.55/10,555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,059.60

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