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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.16, 14,305.68 and 5,890.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.16, 14,305.68 and 5,890.67 is: 8,129.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.16 : 14,305.68 = 5,890.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.16/14,305.68 = 5,890.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.16x = 14,305.68 × 5,890.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.16x = 84,269,968.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,269,968.48/10,366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,129.34

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