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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,338.66, 14,268.30 and 5,863.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,338.66, 14,268.30 and 5,863.86 is: 8,092.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,338.66 : 14,268.30 = 5,863.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,338.66/14,268.30 = 5,863.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,338.66x = 14,268.30 × 5,863.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,338.66x = 83,667,313.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,667,313.64/10,338.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,092.67

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