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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.47, 14,303.35 and 5,888.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.47, 14,303.35 and 5,888.98 is: 8,127.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.47 : 14,303.35 = 5,888.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.47/14,303.35 = 5,888.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.47x = 14,303.35 × 5,888.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.47x = 84,232,124.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,232,124.73/10,364.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,127.01

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