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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,357.57, 14,292.96 and 5,880.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,357.57, 14,292.96 and 5,880.74 is: 8,115.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,357.57 : 14,292.96 = 5,880.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,357.57/14,292.96 = 5,880.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,357.57x = 14,292.96 × 5,880.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,357.57x = 84,053,088.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,053,088.07/10,357.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,115.13

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