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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,388.64, 14,335.74 and 5,913.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,388.64, 14,335.74 and 5,913.48 is: 8,160.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,388.64 : 14,335.74 = 5,913.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,388.64/14,335.74 = 5,913.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,388.64x = 14,335.74 × 5,913.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,388.64x = 84,774,111.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,774,111.78/10,388.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,160.27

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