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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.96, 14,305.14 and 5,887.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.96, 14,305.14 and 5,887.82 is: 8,126.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.96 : 14,305.14 = 5,887.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.96/14,305.14 = 5,887.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.96x = 14,305.14 × 5,887.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.96x = 84,226,125.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,226,125.16/10,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,126.04

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