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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,330.71, 14,254.02 and 5,853.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,330.71, 14,254.02 and 5,853.43 is: 8,076.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,330.71 : 14,254.02 = 5,853.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,330.71/14,254.02 = 5,853.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,330.71x = 14,254.02 × 5,853.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,330.71x = 83,434,908.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,434,908.29/10,330.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,076.40

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