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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.70, 14,278.65 and 5,870.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.70, 14,278.65 and 5,870.37 is: 8,101.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.70 : 14,278.65 = 5,870.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.70/14,278.65 = 5,870.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.70x = 14,278.65 × 5,870.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.70x = 83,820,958.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,820,958.60/10,346.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,101.23

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