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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,357.02, 14,293.04 and 5,880.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,357.02, 14,293.04 and 5,880.62 is: 8,115.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,357.02 : 14,293.04 = 5,880.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,357.02/14,293.04 = 5,880.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,357.02x = 14,293.04 × 5,880.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,357.02x = 84,051,836.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,051,836.02/10,357.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,115.45

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