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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,573.95, 14,592.81 and 5,858.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,573.95, 14,592.81 and 5,858.55 is: 8,085.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,573.95 : 14,592.81 = 5,858.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,573.95/14,592.81 = 5,858.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,573.95x = 14,592.81 × 5,858.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,573.95x = 85,492,707.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,492,707.03/10,573.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,085.22

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