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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.60, 14,308.88 and 5,892.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.60, 14,308.88 and 5,892.52 is: 8,131.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.60 : 14,308.88 = 5,892.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.60/14,308.88 = 5,892.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.60x = 14,308.88 × 5,892.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.60x = 84,315,361.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,315,361.58/10,368.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,131.80

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