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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,569.76, 14,586.26 and 5,854.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,569.76, 14,586.26 and 5,854.34 is: 8,078.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,569.76 : 14,586.26 = 5,854.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,569.76/14,586.26 = 5,854.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,569.76x = 14,586.26 × 5,854.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,569.76x = 85,392,925.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,392,925.37/10,569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,078.98

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