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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.07, 14,299.17 and 5,885.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.07, 14,299.17 and 5,885.24 is: 8,121.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.07 : 14,299.17 = 5,885.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.07/14,299.17 = 5,885.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.07x = 14,299.17 × 5,885.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.07x = 84,154,047.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,154,047.25/10,362.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,121.35

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