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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.36, 14,277.72 and 5,870.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.36, 14,277.72 and 5,870.28 is: 8,100.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.36 : 14,277.72 = 5,870.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.36/14,277.72 = 5,870.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.36x = 14,277.72 × 5,870.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.36x = 83,814,214.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,814,214.16/10,346.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,100.84

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