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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,343.46, 14,273.67 and 5,867.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,343.46, 14,273.67 and 5,867.62 is: 8,097.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,343.46 : 14,273.67 = 5,867.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,343.46/14,273.67 = 5,867.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,343.46x = 14,273.67 × 5,867.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,343.46x = 83,752,471.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,752,471.57/10,343.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,097.14

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