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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,334.70, 14,262.30 and 5,859

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,334.70, 14,262.30 and 5,859 is: 8,085.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,334.70 : 14,262.30 = 5,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,334.70/14,262.30 = 5,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,334.70x = 14,262.30 × 5,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,334.70x = 83,562,815.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,562,815.70/10,334.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,085.65

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