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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,359.92, 14,296.26 and 5,883.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,359.92, 14,296.26 and 5,883.66 is: 8,119.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,359.92 : 14,296.26 = 5,883.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,359.92/14,296.26 = 5,883.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,359.92x = 14,296.26 × 5,883.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,359.92x = 84,114,333.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,114,333.11/10,359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,119.21

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