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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,340.94, 14,270.82 and 5,864.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,340.94, 14,270.82 and 5,864.88 is: 8,093.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,340.94 : 14,270.82 = 5,864.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,340.94/14,270.82 = 5,864.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,340.94x = 14,270.82 × 5,864.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,340.94x = 83,696,646.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,696,646.80/10,340.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,093.72

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