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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.06, 14,305.20 and 5,891.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.06, 14,305.20 and 5,891.30 is: 8,130.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.06 : 14,305.20 = 5,891.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.06/14,305.20 = 5,891.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.06x = 14,305.20 × 5,891.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.06x = 84,276,224.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,276,224.76/10,366.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.02

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