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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,558.64, 14,571.39 and 5,842.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,558.64, 14,571.39 and 5,842.92 is: 8,063.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,558.64 : 14,571.39 = 5,842.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,558.64/14,571.39 = 5,842.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,558.64x = 14,571.39 × 5,842.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,558.64x = 85,139,466.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,139,466.06/10,558.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,063.49

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