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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.18, 14,299.36 and 5,885.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.18, 14,299.36 and 5,885.92 is: 8,122.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.18 : 14,299.36 = 5,885.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.18/14,299.36 = 5,885.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.18x = 14,299.36 × 5,885.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.18x = 84,164,889.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,164,889.01/10,362.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,122.31

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