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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,338.13, 14,264.25 and 5,861.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,338.13, 14,264.25 and 5,861.39 is: 8,087.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,338.13 : 14,264.25 = 5,861.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,338.13/14,264.25 = 5,861.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,338.13x = 14,264.25 × 5,861.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,338.13x = 83,608,312.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,608,312.09/10,338.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,087.37

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