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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,338.67, 14,266.54 and 5,863.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,338.67, 14,266.54 and 5,863.11 is: 8,090.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,338.67 : 14,266.54 = 5,863.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,338.67/14,266.54 = 5,863.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,338.67x = 14,266.54 × 5,863.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,338.67x = 83,646,293.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,646,293.34/10,338.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,090.62

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