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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,335.71, 14,262.97 and 5,859.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,335.71, 14,262.97 and 5,859.87 is: 8,086.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,335.71 : 14,262.97 = 5,859.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,335.71/14,262.97 = 5,859.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,335.71x = 14,262.97 × 5,859.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,335.71x = 83,579,150.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,579,150.01/10,335.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,086.44

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