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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.85, 14,261.40 and 5,857.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.85, 14,261.40 and 5,857.58 is: 8,083.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.85 : 14,261.40 = 5,857.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.85/14,261.40 = 5,857.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.85x = 14,261.40 × 5,857.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.85x = 83,537,291.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,537,291.41/10,333.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,083.85

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