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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.80, 14,298.93 and 5,884.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.80, 14,298.93 and 5,884.83 is: 8,121.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.80 : 14,298.93 = 5,884.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.80/14,298.93 = 5,884.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.80x = 14,298.93 × 5,884.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.80x = 84,146,772.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,146,772.23/10,360.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,121.65

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