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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.32, 14,264.60 and 5,860.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.32, 14,264.60 and 5,860.24 is: 8,087.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.32 : 14,264.60 = 5,860.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.32/14,264.60 = 5,860.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.32x = 14,264.60 × 5,860.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.32x = 83,593,979.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,593,979.50/10,336.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,087.40

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