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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,335.70, 14,263.68 and 5,860

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,335.70, 14,263.68 and 5,860 is: 8,087.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,335.70 : 14,263.68 = 5,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,335.70/14,263.68 = 5,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,335.70x = 14,263.68 × 5,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,335.70x = 83,585,164.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,585,164.80/10,335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,087.03

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