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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.01, 14,263.11 and 5,859.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.01, 14,263.11 and 5,859.49 is: 8,085.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.01 : 14,263.11 = 5,859.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.01/14,263.11 = 5,859.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.01x = 14,263.11 × 5,859.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.01x = 83,574,557.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,574,557.98/10,336.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,085.77

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