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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,573.92, 14,591.44 and 5,857.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,573.92, 14,591.44 and 5,857.44 is: 8,082.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,573.92 : 14,591.44 = 5,857.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,573.92/14,591.44 = 5,857.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,573.92x = 14,591.44 × 5,857.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,573.92x = 85,468,484.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,468,484.31/10,573.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,082.95

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