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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.68, 14,303.59 and 5,888.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.68, 14,303.59 and 5,888.16 is: 8,125.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.68 : 14,303.59 = 5,888.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.68/14,303.59 = 5,888.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.68x = 14,303.59 × 5,888.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.68x = 84,221,811.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,221,811.77/10,364.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,125.85

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