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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.51, 14,281.28 and 5,873.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.51, 14,281.28 and 5,873.25 is: 8,103.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.51 : 14,281.28 = 5,873.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.51/14,281.28 = 5,873.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.51x = 14,281.28 × 5,873.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.51x = 83,877,498.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,877,498.39/10,350.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,103.71

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