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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.30, 14,302.21 and 5,887.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.30, 14,302.21 and 5,887.46 is: 8,124.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.30 : 14,302.21 = 5,887.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.30/14,302.21 = 5,887.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.30x = 14,302.21 × 5,887.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.30x = 84,203,689.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,203,689.29/10,364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,124.40

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