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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.73, 14,306.12 and 5,888.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.73, 14,306.12 and 5,888.67 is: 8,127.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.73 : 14,306.12 = 5,888.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.73/14,306.12 = 5,888.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.73x = 14,306.12 × 5,888.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.73x = 84,244,019.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,244,019.66/10,364.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,127.95

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