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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,349.46, 14,281.95 and 5,873.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,349.46, 14,281.95 and 5,873.62 is: 8,105.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,349.46 : 14,281.95 = 5,873.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,349.46/14,281.95 = 5,873.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,349.46x = 14,281.95 × 5,873.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,349.46x = 83,886,747.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,886,747.16/10,349.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,105.42

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