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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.34, 14,303.30 and 5,888.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.34, 14,303.30 and 5,888.01 is: 8,125.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.34 : 14,303.30 = 5,888.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.34/14,303.30 = 5,888.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.34x = 14,303.30 × 5,888.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.34x = 84,217,943.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,217,943.99/10,364.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,125.74

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