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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.52, 14,302.90 and 5,888.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.52, 14,302.90 and 5,888.24 is: 8,125.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.52 : 14,302.90 = 5,888.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.52/14,302.90 = 5,888.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.52x = 14,302.90 × 5,888.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.52x = 84,218,907.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,218,907.90/10,364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,125.69

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