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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.54, 14,677.08 and 5,855.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.54, 14,677.08 and 5,855.58 is: 8,080.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.54 : 14,677.08 = 5,855.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.54/14,677.08 = 5,855.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.54x = 14,677.08 × 5,855.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.54x = 85,942,816.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,942,816.11/10,635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,080.72

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