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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,569.32, 14,584.34 and 5,853.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,569.32, 14,584.34 and 5,853.64 is: 8,077.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,569.32 : 14,584.34 = 5,853.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,569.32/14,584.34 = 5,853.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,569.32x = 14,584.34 × 5,853.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,569.32x = 85,371,476.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,371,476.00/10,569.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,077.29

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