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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,569.59, 14,585.99 and 5,853.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,569.59, 14,585.99 and 5,853.87 is: 8,078.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,569.59 : 14,585.99 = 5,853.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,569.59/14,585.99 = 5,853.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,569.59x = 14,585.99 × 5,853.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,569.59x = 85,384,492.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,384,492.94/10,569.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,078.32

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