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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,361.05, 14,298.60 and 5,884.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,361.05, 14,298.60 and 5,884.65 is: 8,121.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,361.05 : 14,298.60 = 5,884.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,361.05/14,298.60 = 5,884.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,361.05x = 14,298.60 × 5,884.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,361.05x = 84,142,256.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,142,256.49/10,361.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,121.02

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