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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.16, 14,284.48 and 5,875.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.16, 14,284.48 and 5,875.31 is: 8,108.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.16 : 14,284.48 = 5,875.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.16/14,284.48 = 5,875.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.16x = 14,284.48 × 5,875.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.16x = 83,925,748.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,925,748.19/10,350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,108.64

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