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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.05, 14,297.22 and 5,883.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.05, 14,297.22 and 5,883.65 is: 8,119.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.05 : 14,297.22 = 5,883.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.05/14,297.22 = 5,883.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.05x = 14,297.22 × 5,883.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.05x = 84,119,838.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,119,838.45/10,360.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,119.64

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