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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.06, 14,301.39 and 5,887

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.06, 14,301.39 and 5,887 is: 8,124.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.06 : 14,301.39 = 5,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.06/14,301.39 = 5,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.06x = 14,301.39 × 5,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.06x = 84,192,282.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,192,282.93/10,363.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,124.27

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