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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.34, 14,277.45 and 5,871.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.34, 14,277.45 and 5,871.28 is: 8,101.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.34 : 14,277.45 = 5,871.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.34/14,277.45 = 5,871.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.34x = 14,277.45 × 5,871.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.34x = 83,826,906.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,826,906.64/10,347.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,101.30

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