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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365.08, 14,304.17 and 5,888.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365.08, 14,304.17 and 5,888.69 is: 8,126.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365.08 : 14,304.17 = 5,888.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365.08/14,304.17 = 5,888.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365.08x = 14,304.17 × 5,888.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365.08x = 84,232,721.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,232,721.87/10,365.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,126.59

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