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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,571.25, 14,587.74 and 5,855.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,571.25, 14,587.74 and 5,855.16 is: 8,079.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,571.25 : 14,587.74 = 5,855.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,571.25/14,587.74 = 5,855.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,571.25x = 14,587.74 × 5,855.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,571.25x = 85,413,551.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,413,551.74/10,571.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,079.80

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