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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.60, 14,303.49 and 5,888.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.60, 14,303.49 and 5,888.27 is: 8,126.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.60 : 14,303.49 = 5,888.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.60/14,303.49 = 5,888.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.60x = 14,303.49 × 5,888.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.60x = 84,222,824.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,222,824.74/10,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,126.01

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