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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.76, 14,297.31 and 5,883.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.76, 14,297.31 and 5,883.89 is: 8,119.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.76 : 14,297.31 = 5,883.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.76/14,297.31 = 5,883.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.76x = 14,297.31 × 5,883.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.76x = 84,123,808.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,123,808.27/10,360.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,119.46

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