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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.09, 14,283.63 and 5,873.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.09, 14,283.63 and 5,873.76 is: 8,106.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.09 : 14,283.63 = 5,873.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.09/14,283.63 = 5,873.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.09x = 14,283.63 × 5,873.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.09x = 83,898,614.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,898,614.55/10,350.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,106.08

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