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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,570.57, 14,587.49 and 5,854.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,570.57, 14,587.49 and 5,854.95 is: 8,079.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,570.57 : 14,587.49 = 5,854.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,570.57/14,587.49 = 5,854.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,570.57x = 14,587.49 × 5,854.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,570.57x = 85,409,024.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,409,024.58/10,570.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,079.89

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