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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.55, 14,264.03 and 5,861.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.55, 14,264.03 and 5,861.26 is: 8,088.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.55 : 14,264.03 = 5,861.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.55/14,264.03 = 5,861.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.55x = 14,264.03 × 5,861.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.55x = 83,605,087.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,605,087.85/10,336.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,088.30

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