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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,571.53, 14,588.73 and 5,855.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,571.53, 14,588.73 and 5,855.71 is: 8,080.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,571.53 : 14,588.73 = 5,855.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,571.53/14,588.73 = 5,855.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,571.53x = 14,588.73 × 5,855.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,571.53x = 85,427,372.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,427,372.15/10,571.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,080.89

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