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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.06, 14,275.22 and 5,868.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.06, 14,275.22 and 5,868.33 is: 8,098.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.06 : 14,275.22 = 5,868.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.06/14,275.22 = 5,868.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.06x = 14,275.22 × 5,868.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.06x = 83,771,672.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,771,672.44/10,344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,098.53

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