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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.41, 14,296.91 and 5,885.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.41, 14,296.91 and 5,885.28 is: 8,121.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.41 : 14,296.91 = 5,885.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.41/14,296.91 = 5,885.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.41x = 14,296.91 × 5,885.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.41x = 84,141,289.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,141,289.06/10,360.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,121.42

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