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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.97, 14,283.54 and 5,873.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.97, 14,283.54 and 5,873.13 is: 8,106.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.97 : 14,283.54 = 5,873.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.97/14,283.54 = 5,873.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.97x = 14,283.54 × 5,873.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.97x = 83,889,127.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,889,127.45/10,348.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,106.04

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