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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.91, 14,258.45 and 5,857.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.91, 14,258.45 and 5,857.05 is: 8,082.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.91 : 14,258.45 = 5,857.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.91/14,258.45 = 5,857.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.91x = 14,258.45 × 5,857.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.91x = 83,512,469.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,512,469.22/10,332.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,082.18

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