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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,569.87, 14,586.75 and 5,854.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,569.87, 14,586.75 and 5,854.59 is: 8,079.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,569.87 : 14,586.75 = 5,854.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,569.87/14,586.75 = 5,854.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,569.87x = 14,586.75 × 5,854.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,569.87x = 85,399,440.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,399,440.68/10,569.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,079.52

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