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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.66, 14,300.10 and 5,825.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.66, 14,300.10 and 5,825.74 is: 8,038.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.66 : 14,300.10 = 5,825.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.66/14,300.10 = 5,825.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.66x = 14,300.10 × 5,825.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.66x = 83,308,716.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,308,716.34/10,363.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,038.54

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