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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.17, 14,300.66 and 5,886.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.17, 14,300.66 and 5,886.33 is: 8,122.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.17 : 14,300.66 = 5,886.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.17/14,300.66 = 5,886.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.17x = 14,300.66 × 5,886.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.17x = 84,178,403.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,178,403.98/10,363.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,122.84

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