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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,342.17, 14,273.66 and 5,867.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,342.17, 14,273.66 and 5,867.03 is: 8,097.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,342.17 : 14,273.66 = 5,867.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,342.17/14,273.66 = 5,867.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,342.17x = 14,273.66 × 5,867.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,342.17x = 83,743,890.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,743,890.73/10,342.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,097.32

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