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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.06, 14,305.16 and 5,889.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.06, 14,305.16 and 5,889.82 is: 8,127.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.06 : 14,305.16 = 5,889.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.06/14,305.16 = 5,889.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.06x = 14,305.16 × 5,889.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.06x = 84,254,760.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,254,760.67/10,366.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,127.95

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