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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,573.74, 14,591.16 and 5,857.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,573.74, 14,591.16 and 5,857.65 is: 8,083.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,573.74 : 14,591.16 = 5,857.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,573.74/14,591.16 = 5,857.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,573.74x = 14,591.16 × 5,857.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,573.74x = 85,469,908.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,469,908.37/10,573.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,083.22

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