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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365.03, 14,304.13 and 5,889.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365.03, 14,304.13 and 5,889.54 is: 8,127.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365.03 : 14,304.13 = 5,889.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365.03/14,304.13 = 5,889.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365.03x = 14,304.13 × 5,889.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365.03x = 84,244,731.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,244,731.08/10,365.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,127.78

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