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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.68, 14,281.59 and 5,870.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.68, 14,281.59 and 5,870.54 is: 8,102.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.68 : 14,281.59 = 5,870.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.68/14,281.59 = 5,870.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.68x = 14,281.59 × 5,870.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.68x = 83,840,645.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,840,645.36/10,347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,102.36

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