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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,339.41, 14,268.69 and 5,863.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,339.41, 14,268.69 and 5,863.05 is: 8,091.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,339.41 : 14,268.69 = 5,863.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,339.41/14,268.69 = 5,863.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,339.41x = 14,268.69 × 5,863.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,339.41x = 83,658,042.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,658,042.90/10,339.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,091.18

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