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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.77, 14,260.89 and 5,857.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.77, 14,260.89 and 5,857.34 is: 8,083.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.77 : 14,260.89 = 5,857.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.77/14,260.89 = 5,857.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.77x = 14,260.89 × 5,857.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.77x = 83,530,810.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,530,810.13/10,333.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,083.29

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