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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.43, 14,296.95 and 5,884.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.43, 14,296.95 and 5,884.16 is: 8,119.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.43 : 14,296.95 = 5,884.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.43/14,296.95 = 5,884.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.43x = 14,296.95 × 5,884.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.43x = 84,125,469.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,125,469.83/10,360.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,119.89

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