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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,340.55, 14,268.15 and 5,863.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,340.55, 14,268.15 and 5,863.68 is: 8,090.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,340.55 : 14,268.15 = 5,863.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,340.55/14,268.15 = 5,863.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,340.55x = 14,268.15 × 5,863.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,340.55x = 83,663,865.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,663,865.79/10,340.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,090.85

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