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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,349.49, 14,281.90 and 5,872.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,349.49, 14,281.90 and 5,872.97 is: 8,104.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,349.49 : 14,281.90 = 5,872.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,349.49/14,281.90 = 5,872.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,349.49x = 14,281.90 × 5,872.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,349.49x = 83,877,170.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,877,170.24/10,349.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,104.47

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