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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,335.98, 14,262.55 and 6,086.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,335.98, 14,262.55 and 6,086.79 is: 8,399.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,335.98 : 14,262.55 = 6,086.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,335.98/14,262.55 = 6,086.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,335.98x = 14,262.55 × 6,086.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,335.98x = 86,813,131.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,813,131.50/10,335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,399.12

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