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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.52, 14,306.58 and 5,891.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.52, 14,306.58 and 5,891.66 is: 8,130.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.52 : 14,306.58 = 5,891.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.52/14,306.58 = 5,891.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.52x = 14,306.58 × 5,891.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.52x = 84,289,505.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,289,505.12/10,366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.94

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