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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.46, 14,277.81 and 5,870.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.46, 14,277.81 and 5,870.62 is: 8,101.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.46 : 14,277.81 = 5,870.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.46/14,277.81 = 5,870.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.46x = 14,277.81 × 5,870.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.46x = 83,819,596.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,819,596.94/10,346.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,101.29

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