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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.48, 14,299.56 and 5,885.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.48, 14,299.56 and 5,885.88 is: 8,122.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.48 : 14,299.56 = 5,885.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.48/14,299.56 = 5,885.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.48x = 14,299.56 × 5,885.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.48x = 84,165,494.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,165,494.21/10,362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,122.14

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