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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,330.47, 14,255.58 and 5,853.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,330.47, 14,255.58 and 5,853.96 is: 8,078.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,330.47 : 14,255.58 = 5,853.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,330.47/14,255.58 = 5,853.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,330.47x = 14,255.58 × 5,853.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,330.47x = 83,451,595.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,451,595.10/10,330.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,078.20

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