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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,335.08, 14,258.94 and 5,858.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,335.08, 14,258.94 and 5,858.48 is: 8,082.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,335.08 : 14,258.94 = 5,858.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,335.08/14,258.94 = 5,858.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,335.08x = 14,258.94 × 5,858.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,335.08x = 83,535,714.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,535,714.81/10,335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,082.74

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