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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,388.16, 14,335.08 and 5,911.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,388.16, 14,335.08 and 5,911.28 is: 8,157.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,388.16 : 14,335.08 = 5,911.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,388.16/14,335.08 = 5,911.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,388.16x = 14,335.08 × 5,911.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,388.16x = 84,738,671.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,738,671.70/10,388.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,157.24

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