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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,335.72, 14,263.35 and 6,086.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,335.72, 14,263.35 and 6,086.97 is: 8,400.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,335.72 : 14,263.35 = 6,086.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,335.72/14,263.35 = 6,086.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,335.72x = 14,263.35 × 6,086.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,335.72x = 86,820,583.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,820,583.55/10,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,400.05

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