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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.65, 14,306.99 and 5,891.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.65, 14,306.99 and 5,891.81 is: 8,131.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.65 : 14,306.99 = 5,891.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.65/14,306.99 = 5,891.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.65x = 14,306.99 × 5,891.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.65x = 84,293,965.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,293,965.76/10,366.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,131.26

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