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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.51, 14,301.07 and 5,887.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.51, 14,301.07 and 5,887.67 is: 8,125.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.51 : 14,301.07 = 5,887.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.51/14,301.07 = 5,887.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.51x = 14,301.07 × 5,887.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.51x = 84,199,894.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,199,894.58/10,362.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,125.43

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