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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,555.97, 14,567.24 and 5,840.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,555.97, 14,567.24 and 5,840.96 is: 8,060.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,555.97 : 14,567.24 = 5,840.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,555.97/14,567.24 = 5,840.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,555.97x = 14,567.24 × 5,840.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,555.97x = 85,086,717.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,086,717.17/10,555.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,060.53

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