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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,569.27, 14,585.90 and 5,853.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,569.27, 14,585.90 and 5,853.55 is: 8,078.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,569.27 : 14,585.90 = 5,853.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,569.27/14,585.90 = 5,853.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,569.27x = 14,585.90 × 5,853.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,569.27x = 85,379,294.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,379,294.95/10,569.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,078.07

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