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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.50, 14,302.24 and 5,887.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.50, 14,302.24 and 5,887.44 is: 8,125.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.50 : 14,302.24 = 5,887.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.50/14,302.24 = 5,887.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.50x = 14,302.24 × 5,887.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.50x = 84,203,565.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,203,565.15/10,363.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,125.01

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