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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.35, 14,275.91 and 5,868.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.35, 14,275.91 and 5,868.14 is: 8,098.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.35 : 14,275.91 = 5,868.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.35/14,275.91 = 5,868.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.35x = 14,275.91 × 5,868.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.35x = 83,772,981.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,772,981.80/10,344.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,098.43

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