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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365.81, 14,304.82 and 5,889.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365.81, 14,304.82 and 5,889.56 is: 8,127.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365.81 : 14,304.82 = 5,889.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365.81/14,304.82 = 5,889.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365.81x = 14,304.82 × 5,889.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365.81x = 84,249,157.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,249,157.15/10,365.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,127.60

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