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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.08, 14,305.55 and 5,889.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.08, 14,305.55 and 5,889.69 is: 8,127.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.08 : 14,305.55 = 5,889.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.08/14,305.55 = 5,889.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.08x = 14,305.55 × 5,889.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.08x = 84,255,254.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,255,254.78/10,366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,127.98

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