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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,558.67, 14,570.94 and 5,842.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,558.67, 14,570.94 and 5,842.94 is: 8,063.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,558.67 : 14,570.94 = 5,842.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,558.67/14,570.94 = 5,842.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,558.67x = 14,570.94 × 5,842.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,558.67x = 85,137,128.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,137,128.16/10,558.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,063.24

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