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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,340.25, 14,269.70 and 5,863.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,340.25, 14,269.70 and 5,863.91 is: 8,092.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,340.25 : 14,269.70 = 5,863.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,340.25/14,269.70 = 5,863.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,340.25x = 14,269.70 × 5,863.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,340.25x = 83,676,179.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,676,179.84/10,340.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,092.28

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