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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,569.96, 14,586.52 and 5,854.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,569.96, 14,586.52 and 5,854.22 is: 8,078.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,569.96 : 14,586.52 = 5,854.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,569.96/14,586.52 = 5,854.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,569.96x = 14,586.52 × 5,854.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,569.96x = 85,392,697.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,392,697.11/10,569.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,078.81

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