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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.67, 14,304.37 and 5,889.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.67, 14,304.37 and 5,889.89 is: 8,129.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.67 : 14,304.37 = 5,889.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.67/14,304.37 = 5,889.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.67x = 14,304.37 × 5,889.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.67x = 84,251,165.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,251,165.82/10,363.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,129.47

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