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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,349.85, 14,282.39 and 5,873.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,349.85, 14,282.39 and 5,873.34 is: 8,104.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,349.85 : 14,282.39 = 5,873.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,349.85/14,282.39 = 5,873.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,349.85x = 14,282.39 × 5,873.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,349.85x = 83,885,332.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,885,332.48/10,349.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,104.98

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