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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,330.58, 14,253.84 and 5,853.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,330.58, 14,253.84 and 5,853.31 is: 8,076.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,330.58 : 14,253.84 = 5,853.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,330.58/14,253.84 = 5,853.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,330.58x = 14,253.84 × 5,853.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,330.58x = 83,432,144.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,432,144.21/10,330.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,076.23

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