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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.81, 14,302.44 and 5,888.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.81, 14,302.44 and 5,888.32 is: 8,126.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.81 : 14,302.44 = 5,888.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.81/14,302.44 = 5,888.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.81x = 14,302.44 × 5,888.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.81x = 84,217,347.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,217,347.97/10,363.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,126.10

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