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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.72, 14,269.19 and 5,864.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.72, 14,269.19 and 5,864.45 is: 8,091.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.72 : 14,269.19 = 5,864.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.72/14,269.19 = 5,864.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.72x = 14,269.19 × 5,864.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.72x = 83,680,850.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,680,850.63/10,341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,091.58

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