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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,570.64, 14,587.26 and 5,854.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,570.64, 14,587.26 and 5,854.64 is: 8,079.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,570.64 : 14,587.26 = 5,854.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,570.64/14,587.26 = 5,854.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,570.64x = 14,587.26 × 5,854.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,570.64x = 85,403,155.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,403,155.89/10,570.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,079.28

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