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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,569.94, 14,585.34 and 5,853.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,569.94, 14,585.34 and 5,853.04 is: 8,076.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,569.94 : 14,585.34 = 5,853.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,569.94/14,585.34 = 5,853.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,569.94x = 14,585.34 × 5,853.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,569.94x = 85,368,578.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,368,578.43/10,569.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,076.54

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