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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,330.96, 14,256.66 and 5,855.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,330.96, 14,256.66 and 5,855.56 is: 8,080.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,330.96 : 14,256.66 = 5,855.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,330.96/14,256.66 = 5,855.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,330.96x = 14,256.66 × 5,855.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,330.96x = 83,480,692.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,480,692.39/10,330.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,080.63

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