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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,573.08, 14,591.25 and 5,857.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,573.08, 14,591.25 and 5,857.32 is: 8,083.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,573.08 : 14,591.25 = 5,857.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,573.08/14,591.25 = 5,857.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,573.08x = 14,591.25 × 5,857.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,573.08x = 85,465,620.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,465,620.45/10,573.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,083.32

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