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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,557.58, 14,569.05 and 5,841.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,557.58, 14,569.05 and 5,841.76 is: 8,061.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,557.58 : 14,569.05 = 5,841.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,557.58/14,569.05 = 5,841.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,557.58x = 14,569.05 × 5,841.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,557.58x = 85,108,893.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,108,893.53/10,557.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,061.40

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