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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.36, 14,299.83 and 5,886.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.36, 14,299.83 and 5,886.03 is: 8,122.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.36 : 14,299.83 = 5,886.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.36/14,299.83 = 5,886.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.36x = 14,299.83 × 5,886.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.36x = 84,169,228.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,169,228.37/10,362.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,122.59

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