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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.27, 14,270.18 and 5,865.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.27, 14,270.18 and 5,865.21 is: 8,093.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.27 : 14,270.18 = 5,865.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.27/14,270.18 = 5,865.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.27x = 14,270.18 × 5,865.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.27x = 83,697,573.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,697,573.11/10,341.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,093.55

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