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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.19, 14,260.71 and 5,858.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.19, 14,260.71 and 5,858.30 is: 8,082.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.19 : 14,260.71 = 5,858.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.19/14,260.71 = 5,858.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.19x = 14,260.71 × 5,858.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.19x = 83,543,517.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,543,517.39/10,336.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,082.62

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