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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.36, 14,301.49 and 5,887.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.36, 14,301.49 and 5,887.15 is: 8,124.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.36 : 14,301.49 = 5,887.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.36/14,301.49 = 5,887.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.36x = 14,301.49 × 5,887.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.36x = 84,195,016.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,195,016.85/10,363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,124.30

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