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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,578.26, 14,597.97 and 5,862.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,578.26, 14,597.97 and 5,862.54 is: 8,090.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,578.26 : 14,597.97 = 5,862.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,578.26/14,597.97 = 5,862.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,578.26x = 14,597.97 × 5,862.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,578.26x = 85,581,248.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,581,248.78/10,578.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,090.29

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