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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365.43, 14,304.62 and 5,888.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365.43, 14,304.62 and 5,888.91 is: 8,126.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365.43 : 14,304.62 = 5,888.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365.43/14,304.62 = 5,888.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365.43x = 14,304.62 × 5,888.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365.43x = 84,238,634.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,238,634.49/10,365.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,126.88

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