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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.97, 14,276.04 and 5,869.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.97, 14,276.04 and 5,869.60 is: 8,100.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.97 : 14,276.04 = 5,869.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.97/14,276.04 = 5,869.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.97x = 14,276.04 × 5,869.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.97x = 83,794,644.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,794,644.38/10,344.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,100.04

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