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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.72, 14,303.70 and 5,889.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.72, 14,303.70 and 5,889.40 is: 8,126.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.72 : 14,303.70 = 5,889.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.72/14,303.70 = 5,889.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.72x = 14,303.70 × 5,889.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.72x = 84,240,210.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,240,210.78/10,366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,126.02

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