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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.94, 14,281.05 and 5,873.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.94, 14,281.05 and 5,873.14 is: 8,105.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.94 : 14,281.05 = 5,873.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.94/14,281.05 = 5,873.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.94x = 14,281.05 × 5,873.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.94x = 83,874,606.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,874,606.00/10,347.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,105.44

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