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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,334.58, 14,265.40 and 6,086.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,334.58, 14,265.40 and 6,086.33 is: 8,401.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,334.58 : 14,265.40 = 6,086.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,334.58/14,265.40 = 6,086.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,334.58x = 14,265.40 × 6,086.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,334.58x = 86,823,931.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,823,931.98/10,334.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,401.30

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