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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.83, 14,302.44 and 5,887.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.83, 14,302.44 and 5,887.43 is: 8,124.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.83 : 14,302.44 = 5,887.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.83/14,302.44 = 5,887.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.83x = 14,302.44 × 5,887.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.83x = 84,204,614.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,204,614.33/10,363.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,124.85

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