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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,338.95, 14,268.07 and 5,862.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,338.95, 14,268.07 and 5,862.89 is: 8,090.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,338.95 : 14,268.07 = 5,862.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,338.95/14,268.07 = 5,862.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,338.95x = 14,268.07 × 5,862.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,338.95x = 83,652,038.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,652,038.92/10,338.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,090.96

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