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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,331.02, 14,255.68 and 5,854.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,331.02, 14,255.68 and 5,854.69 is: 8,078.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,331.02 : 14,255.68 = 5,854.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,331.02/14,255.68 = 5,854.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,331.02x = 14,255.68 × 5,854.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,331.02x = 83,462,587.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,462,587.14/10,331.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,078.83

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