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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,577.97, 14,597.42 and 5,862.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,577.97, 14,597.42 and 5,862.29 is: 8,089.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,577.97 : 14,597.42 = 5,862.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,577.97/14,597.42 = 5,862.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,577.97x = 14,597.42 × 5,862.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,577.97x = 85,574,206.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,574,206.99/10,577.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,089.85

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