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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,558.76, 14,571.96 and 5,844.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,558.76, 14,571.96 and 5,844.56 is: 8,065.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,558.76 : 14,571.96 = 5,844.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,558.76/14,571.96 = 5,844.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,558.76x = 14,571.96 × 5,844.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,558.76x = 85,166,694.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,166,694.54/10,558.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,065.98

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