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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.50, 14,278.62 and 5,870.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.50, 14,278.62 and 5,870.26 is: 8,101.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.50 : 14,278.62 = 5,870.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.50/14,278.62 = 5,870.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.50x = 14,278.62 × 5,870.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.50x = 83,819,211.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,819,211.84/10,346.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,101.21

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