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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.23, 14,282.12 and 5,873.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.23, 14,282.12 and 5,873.09 is: 8,104.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.23 : 14,282.12 = 5,873.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.23/14,282.12 = 5,873.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.23x = 14,282.12 × 5,873.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.23x = 83,880,119.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,880,119.42/10,350.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,104.18

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