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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,573.57, 14,592.41 and 5,858.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,573.57, 14,592.41 and 5,858.29 is: 8,084.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,573.57 : 14,592.41 = 5,858.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,573.57/14,592.41 = 5,858.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,573.57x = 14,592.41 × 5,858.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,573.57x = 85,486,569.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,486,569.58/10,573.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,084.93

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