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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.41, 14,271.26 and 5,865.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.41, 14,271.26 and 5,865.01 is: 8,093.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.41 : 14,271.26 = 5,865.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.41/14,271.26 = 5,865.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.41x = 14,271.26 × 5,865.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.41x = 83,701,017.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,701,017.61/10,341.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,093.78

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