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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.46, 14,264.01 and 5,860.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.46, 14,264.01 and 5,860.62 is: 8,087.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.46 : 14,264.01 = 5,860.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.46/14,264.01 = 5,860.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.46x = 14,264.01 × 5,860.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.46x = 83,595,942.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,595,942.29/10,336.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,087.48

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