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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.47, 14,297.56 and 5,884.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.47, 14,297.56 and 5,884.33 is: 8,120.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.47 : 14,297.56 = 5,884.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.47/14,297.56 = 5,884.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.47x = 14,297.56 × 5,884.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.47x = 84,131,561.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,131,561.23/10,360.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,120.44

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