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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.08, 14,260.32 and 5,859.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.08, 14,260.32 and 5,859.48 is: 8,084.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.08 : 14,260.32 = 5,859.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.08/14,260.32 = 5,859.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.08x = 14,260.32 × 5,859.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.08x = 83,558,059.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,558,059.83/10,336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,084.12

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