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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,343.61, 14,274.27 and 5,867.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,343.61, 14,274.27 and 5,867.37 is: 8,097.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,343.61 : 14,274.27 = 5,867.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,343.61/14,274.27 = 5,867.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,343.61x = 14,274.27 × 5,867.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,343.61x = 83,752,423.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,752,423.57/10,343.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,097.02

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