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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365.74, 14,305.06 and 5,889.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365.74, 14,305.06 and 5,889.22 is: 8,127.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365.74 : 14,305.06 = 5,889.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365.74/14,305.06 = 5,889.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365.74x = 14,305.06 × 5,889.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365.74x = 84,245,651.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,245,651.77/10,365.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,127.32

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