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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.57, 14,297.10 and 5,883.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.57, 14,297.10 and 5,883.74 is: 8,119.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.57 : 14,297.10 = 5,883.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.57/14,297.10 = 5,883.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.57x = 14,297.10 × 5,883.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.57x = 84,120,419.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,120,419.15/10,360.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,119.28

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