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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,335.93, 14,264.46 and 5,860.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,335.93, 14,264.46 and 5,860.50 is: 8,087.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,335.93 : 14,264.46 = 5,860.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,335.93/14,264.46 = 5,860.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,335.93x = 14,264.46 × 5,860.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,335.93x = 83,596,867.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,596,867.83/10,335.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,087.99

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