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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,340.60, 14,270.35 and 5,864.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,340.60, 14,270.35 and 5,864.54 is: 8,093.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,340.60 : 14,270.35 = 5,864.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,340.60/14,270.35 = 5,864.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,340.60x = 14,270.35 × 5,864.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,340.60x = 83,689,002.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,689,002.96/10,340.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,093.25

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