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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.07, 14,263.36 and 5,860.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.07, 14,263.36 and 5,860.76 is: 8,087.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.07 : 14,263.36 = 5,860.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.07/14,263.36 = 5,860.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.07x = 14,263.36 × 5,860.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.07x = 83,594,043.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,594,043.78/10,336.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,087.60

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