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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.67, 14,302.99 and 5,888.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.67, 14,302.99 and 5,888.89 is: 8,128.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.67 : 14,302.99 = 5,888.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.67/14,302.99 = 5,888.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.67x = 14,302.99 × 5,888.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.67x = 84,228,734.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,228,734.78/10,362.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,128.09

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