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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,573.38, 14,592.16 and 5,858.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,573.38, 14,592.16 and 5,858.10 is: 8,084.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,573.38 : 14,592.16 = 5,858.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,573.38/14,592.16 = 5,858.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,573.38x = 14,592.16 × 5,858.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,573.38x = 85,482,332.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,482,332.50/10,573.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,084.67

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