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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,558.52, 14,569.99 and 5,842.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,558.52, 14,569.99 and 5,842.88 is: 8,062.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,558.52 : 14,569.99 = 5,842.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,558.52/14,569.99 = 5,842.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,558.52x = 14,569.99 × 5,842.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,558.52x = 85,130,615.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,130,615.71/10,558.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,062.75

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