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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,330.97, 14,256.27 and 5,854.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,330.97, 14,256.27 and 5,854.46 is: 8,078.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,330.97 : 14,256.27 = 5,854.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,330.97/14,256.27 = 5,854.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,330.97x = 14,256.27 × 5,854.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,330.97x = 83,462,762.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,462,762.46/10,330.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,078.89

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