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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.41, 14,303.25 and 5,887.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.41, 14,303.25 and 5,887.62 is: 8,125.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.41 : 14,303.25 = 5,887.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.41/14,303.25 = 5,887.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.41x = 14,303.25 × 5,887.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.41x = 84,212,100.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,212,100.77/10,363.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,125.91

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