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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.68, 14,261.40 and 5,860.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.68, 14,261.40 and 5,860.08 is: 8,085.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.68 : 14,261.40 = 5,860.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.68/14,261.40 = 5,860.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.68x = 14,261.40 × 5,860.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.68x = 83,572,944.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,572,944.91/10,336.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,085.09

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