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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.23, 14,271.21 and 5,865.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.23, 14,271.21 and 5,865.17 is: 8,094.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.23 : 14,271.21 = 5,865.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.23/14,271.21 = 5,865.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.23x = 14,271.21 × 5,865.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.23x = 83,703,001.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,703,001.40/10,341.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,094.11

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