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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.46, 14,262.55 and 5,859.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.46, 14,262.55 and 5,859.29 is: 8,084.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.46 : 14,262.55 = 5,859.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.46/14,262.55 = 5,859.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.46x = 14,262.55 × 5,859.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.46x = 83,568,437.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,568,437.60/10,336.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,084.83

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