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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,570.87, 14,588.13 and 5,855.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,570.87, 14,588.13 and 5,855.59 is: 8,080.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,570.87 : 14,588.13 = 5,855.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,570.87/14,588.13 = 5,855.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,570.87x = 14,588.13 × 5,855.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,570.87x = 85,422,108.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,422,108.15/10,570.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,080.90

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