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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,340.01, 14,269.49 and 5,862.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,340.01, 14,269.49 and 5,862.90 is: 8,090.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,340.01 : 14,269.49 = 5,862.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,340.01/14,269.49 = 5,862.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,340.01x = 14,269.49 × 5,862.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,340.01x = 83,660,563.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,660,563.61/10,340.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,090.96

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