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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.48, 14,259.13 and 5,856.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.48, 14,259.13 and 5,856.09 is: 8,081.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.48 : 14,259.13 = 5,856.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.48/14,259.13 = 5,856.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.48x = 14,259.13 × 5,856.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.48x = 83,502,748.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,502,748.60/10,332.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,081.58

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