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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,166.60, 14,031.38 and 5,858.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,166.60, 14,031.38 and 5,858.86 is: 8,086.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,166.60 : 14,031.38 = 5,858.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,166.60/14,031.38 = 5,858.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,166.60x = 14,031.38 × 5,858.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,166.60x = 82,207,891.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,207,891.03/10,166.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,086.08

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