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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.20, 14,276.62 and 5,870.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.20, 14,276.62 and 5,870.13 is: 8,099.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.20 : 14,276.62 = 5,870.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.20/14,276.62 = 5,870.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.20x = 14,276.62 × 5,870.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.20x = 83,805,615.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,805,615.36/10,347.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,099.35

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