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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,340.21, 14,269.19 and 5,864.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,340.21, 14,269.19 and 5,864.37 is: 8,092.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,340.21 : 14,269.19 = 5,864.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,340.21/14,269.19 = 5,864.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,340.21x = 14,269.19 × 5,864.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,340.21x = 83,679,780.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,679,780.44/10,340.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,092.66

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