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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.29, 14,270.78 and 5,865.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.29, 14,270.78 and 5,865.08 is: 8,093.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.29 : 14,270.78 = 5,865.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.29/14,270.78 = 5,865.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.29x = 14,270.78 × 5,865.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.29x = 83,699,209.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,699,209.67/10,341.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,093.69

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