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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.21, 14,263.90 and 5,859.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.21, 14,263.90 and 5,859.95 is: 8,086.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.21 : 14,263.90 = 5,859.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.21/14,263.90 = 5,859.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.21x = 14,263.90 × 5,859.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.21x = 83,585,654.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,585,654.84/10,336.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,086.69

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