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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.13, 14,302.52 and 5,887.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.13, 14,302.52 and 5,887.88 is: 8,125.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.13 : 14,302.52 = 5,887.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.13/14,302.52 = 5,887.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.13x = 14,302.52 × 5,887.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.13x = 84,211,420.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,211,420.51/10,364.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,125.28

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