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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,557.78, 14,569.74 and 5,842.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,557.78, 14,569.74 and 5,842.08 is: 8,062.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,557.78 : 14,569.74 = 5,842.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,557.78/14,569.74 = 5,842.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,557.78x = 14,569.74 × 5,842.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,557.78x = 85,117,586.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,117,586.66/10,557.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,062.07

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