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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.23, 14,305.43 and 5,888.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.23, 14,305.43 and 5,888.17 is: 8,127.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.23 : 14,305.43 = 5,888.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.23/14,305.43 = 5,888.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.23x = 14,305.43 × 5,888.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.23x = 84,232,702.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,232,702.80/10,364.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,127.26

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