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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,557.52, 14,569.16 and 5,841.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,557.52, 14,569.16 and 5,841.52 is: 8,061.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,557.52 : 14,569.16 = 5,841.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,557.52/14,569.16 = 5,841.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,557.52x = 14,569.16 × 5,841.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,557.52x = 85,106,039.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,106,039.52/10,557.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,061.18

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