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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.19, 14,262.89 and 5,860.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.19, 14,262.89 and 5,860.34 is: 8,086.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.19 : 14,262.89 = 5,860.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.19/14,262.89 = 5,860.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.19x = 14,262.89 × 5,860.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.19x = 83,585,284.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,585,284.17/10,336.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,086.67

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