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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,572.44, 14,588.78 and 5,855.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,572.44, 14,588.78 and 5,855.54 is: 8,079.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,572.44 : 14,588.78 = 5,855.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,572.44/14,588.78 = 5,855.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,572.44x = 14,588.78 × 5,855.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,572.44x = 85,425,184.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,425,184.84/10,572.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,079.99

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