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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.96, 14,275.74 and 5,869.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.96, 14,275.74 and 5,869.12 is: 8,099.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.96 : 14,275.74 = 5,869.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.96/14,275.74 = 5,869.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.96x = 14,275.74 × 5,869.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.96x = 83,786,031.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,786,031.15/10,344.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,099.21

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