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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.47, 14,258.34 and 5,855.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.47, 14,258.34 and 5,855.96 is: 8,080.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.47 : 14,258.34 = 5,855.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.47/14,258.34 = 5,855.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.47x = 14,258.34 × 5,855.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.47x = 83,496,268.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,496,268.71/10,332.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,080.96

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