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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.47, 14,307.21 and 5,889.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.47, 14,307.21 and 5,889.33 is: 8,128.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.47 : 14,307.21 = 5,889.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.47/14,307.21 = 5,889.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.47x = 14,307.21 × 5,889.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.47x = 84,259,881.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,259,881.07/10,366.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,128.12

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