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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,361.67, 14,301.61 and 5,887.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,361.67, 14,301.61 and 5,887.89 is: 8,126.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,361.67 : 14,301.61 = 5,887.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,361.67/14,301.61 = 5,887.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,361.67x = 14,301.61 × 5,887.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,361.67x = 84,206,324.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,206,324.90/10,361.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,126.71

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