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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.48, 14,299.32 and 5,884.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.48, 14,299.32 and 5,884.72 is: 8,120.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.48 : 14,299.32 = 5,884.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.48/14,299.32 = 5,884.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.48x = 14,299.32 × 5,884.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.48x = 84,147,494.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,147,494.39/10,362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,120.40

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