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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.44, 14,301.66 and 5,885.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.44, 14,301.66 and 5,885.28 is: 8,122.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.44 : 14,301.66 = 5,885.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.44/14,301.66 = 5,885.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.44x = 14,301.66 × 5,885.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.44x = 84,169,273.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,169,273.56/10,362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,122.53

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