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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,361.18, 14,297.99 and 5,884.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,361.18, 14,297.99 and 5,884.92 is: 8,120.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,361.18 : 14,297.99 = 5,884.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,361.18/14,297.99 = 5,884.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,361.18x = 14,297.99 × 5,884.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,361.18x = 84,142,497.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,142,497.89/10,361.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,120.94

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