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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,570.36, 14,587.14 and 5,854.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,570.36, 14,587.14 and 5,854.54 is: 8,079.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,570.36 : 14,587.14 = 5,854.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,570.36/14,587.14 = 5,854.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,570.36x = 14,587.14 × 5,854.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,570.36x = 85,400,994.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,400,994.62/10,570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,079.29

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