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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.48, 14,305.77 and 5,888.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.48, 14,305.77 and 5,888.42 is: 8,127.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.48 : 14,305.77 = 5,888.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.48/14,305.77 = 5,888.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.48x = 14,305.77 × 5,888.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.48x = 84,238,310.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,238,310.65/10,364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,127.60

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