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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,571.35, 14,588.46 and 5,855.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,571.35, 14,588.46 and 5,855.65 is: 8,080.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,571.35 : 14,588.46 = 5,855.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,571.35/14,588.46 = 5,855.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,571.35x = 14,588.46 × 5,855.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,571.35x = 85,424,915.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,424,915.80/10,571.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,080.80

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