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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.59, 14,302.26 and 5,887.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.59, 14,302.26 and 5,887.26 is: 8,124.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.59 : 14,302.26 = 5,887.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.59/14,302.26 = 5,887.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.59x = 14,302.26 × 5,887.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.59x = 84,201,123.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,201,123.21/10,363.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,124.71

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