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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,340.43, 14,266.58 and 5,863.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,340.43, 14,266.58 and 5,863.83 is: 8,090.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,340.43 : 14,266.58 = 5,863.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,340.43/14,266.58 = 5,863.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,340.43x = 14,266.58 × 5,863.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,340.43x = 83,656,770.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,656,770.48/10,340.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,090.26

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