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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,575.78, 14,594.22 and 5,860.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,575.78, 14,594.22 and 5,860.14 is: 8,086.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,575.78 : 14,594.22 = 5,860.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,575.78/14,594.22 = 5,860.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,575.78x = 14,594.22 × 5,860.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,575.78x = 85,524,172.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,524,172.39/10,575.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,086.80

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