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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.73, 14,304.74 and 5,887.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.73, 14,304.74 and 5,887.67 is: 8,126.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.73 : 14,304.74 = 5,887.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.73/14,304.74 = 5,887.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.73x = 14,304.74 × 5,887.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.73x = 84,221,487.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,221,487.59/10,363.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,126.57

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