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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,573.84, 14,592.72 and 5,858.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,573.84, 14,592.72 and 5,858.56 is: 8,085.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,573.84 : 14,592.72 = 5,858.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,573.84/14,592.72 = 5,858.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,573.84x = 14,592.72 × 5,858.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,573.84x = 85,492,325.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,492,325.68/10,573.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,085.27

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