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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365.48, 14,303.70 and 5,888.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365.48, 14,303.70 and 5,888.88 is: 8,126.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365.48 : 14,303.70 = 5,888.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365.48/14,303.70 = 5,888.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365.48x = 14,303.70 × 5,888.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365.48x = 84,232,772.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,232,772.86/10,365.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,126.28

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