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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,342.13, 14,272.88 and 5,866.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,342.13, 14,272.88 and 5,866.27 is: 8,095.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,342.13 : 14,272.88 = 5,866.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,342.13/14,272.88 = 5,866.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,342.13x = 14,272.88 × 5,866.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,342.13x = 83,728,502.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,728,502.74/10,342.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,095.87

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