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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,335.56, 14,266.26 and 6,086.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,335.56, 14,266.26 and 6,086.27 is: 8,400.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,335.56 : 14,266.26 = 6,086.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,335.56/14,266.26 = 6,086.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,335.56x = 14,266.26 × 6,086.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,335.56x = 86,828,238.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,828,238.92/10,335.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,400.93

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