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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,339.52, 14,268.68 and 5,863.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,339.52, 14,268.68 and 5,863.17 is: 8,091.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,339.52 : 14,268.68 = 5,863.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,339.52/14,268.68 = 5,863.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,339.52x = 14,268.68 × 5,863.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,339.52x = 83,659,667.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,659,667.20/10,339.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,091.26

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