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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,338.31, 14,263.64 and 5,861.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,338.31, 14,263.64 and 5,861.71 is: 8,087.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,338.31 : 14,263.64 = 5,861.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,338.31/14,263.64 = 5,861.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,338.31x = 14,263.64 × 5,861.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,338.31x = 83,609,264.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,609,264.56/10,338.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,087.33

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