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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,335.92, 14,266.84 and 5,862.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,335.92, 14,266.84 and 5,862.66 is: 8,092.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,335.92 : 14,266.84 = 5,862.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,335.92/14,266.84 = 5,862.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,335.92x = 14,266.84 × 5,862.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,335.92x = 83,641,632.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,641,632.19/10,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,092.33

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