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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.08, 14,281.08 and 5,872.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.08, 14,281.08 and 5,872.76 is: 8,103.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.08 : 14,281.08 = 5,872.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.08/14,281.08 = 5,872.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.08x = 14,281.08 × 5,872.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.08x = 83,869,355.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,869,355.38/10,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,103.26

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