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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.58, 14,306.52 and 5,890.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.58, 14,306.52 and 5,890.62 is: 8,129.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.58 : 14,306.52 = 5,890.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.58/14,306.52 = 5,890.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.58x = 14,306.52 × 5,890.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.58x = 84,274,348.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,274,348.58/10,366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,129.42

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