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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,338.18, 14,263.47 and 5,861.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,338.18, 14,263.47 and 5,861.58 is: 8,087.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,338.18 : 14,263.47 = 5,861.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,338.18/14,263.47 = 5,861.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,338.18x = 14,263.47 × 5,861.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,338.18x = 83,606,470.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,606,470.48/10,338.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,087.16

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