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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,335.67, 14,263.55 and 5,859.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,335.67, 14,263.55 and 5,859.25 is: 8,085.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,335.67 : 14,263.55 = 5,859.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,335.67/14,263.55 = 5,859.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,335.67x = 14,263.55 × 5,859.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,335.67x = 83,573,705.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,573,705.34/10,335.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,085.95

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