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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.67, 14,303.88 and 5,888.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.67, 14,303.88 and 5,888.43 is: 8,126.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.67 : 14,303.88 = 5,888.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.67/14,303.88 = 5,888.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.67x = 14,303.88 × 5,888.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.67x = 84,227,396.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,227,396.11/10,364.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,126.39

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