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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.70, 14,264.96 and 5,860.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.70, 14,264.96 and 5,860.64 is: 8,087.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.70 : 14,264.96 = 5,860.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.70/14,264.96 = 5,860.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.70x = 14,264.96 × 5,860.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.70x = 83,601,754.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,601,754.26/10,336.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,087.86

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