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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,577.79, 14,597.01 and 5,862.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,577.79, 14,597.01 and 5,862.24 is: 8,089.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,577.79 : 14,597.01 = 5,862.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,577.79/14,597.01 = 5,862.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,577.79x = 14,597.01 × 5,862.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,577.79x = 85,571,175.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,571,175.90/10,577.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,089.70

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