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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.80, 14,301.52 and 5,886.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.80, 14,301.52 and 5,886.96 is: 8,123.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.80 : 14,301.52 = 5,886.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.80/14,301.52 = 5,886.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.80x = 14,301.52 × 5,886.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.80x = 84,192,476.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,192,476.18/10,363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,123.71

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