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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.94, 14,279.67 and 5,872.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.94, 14,279.67 and 5,872.14 is: 8,104.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.94 : 14,279.67 = 5,872.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.94/14,279.67 = 5,872.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.94x = 14,279.67 × 5,872.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.94x = 83,852,221.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,852,221.39/10,346.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,104.06

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