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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,358.63, 14,295.71 and 5,883.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,358.63, 14,295.71 and 5,883.78 is: 8,120.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,358.63 : 14,295.71 = 5,883.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,358.63/14,295.71 = 5,883.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,358.63x = 14,295.71 × 5,883.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,358.63x = 84,112,812.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,112,812.58/10,358.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,120.07

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