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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,340.46, 14,267.61 and 5,863.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,340.46, 14,267.61 and 5,863.86 is: 8,090.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,340.46 : 14,267.61 = 5,863.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,340.46/14,267.61 = 5,863.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,340.46x = 14,267.61 × 5,863.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,340.46x = 83,663,267.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,663,267.57/10,340.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,090.87

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