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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.68, 14,284.33 and 5,874.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.68, 14,284.33 and 5,874.62 is: 8,107.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.68 : 14,284.33 = 5,874.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.68/14,284.33 = 5,874.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.68x = 14,284.33 × 5,874.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.68x = 83,915,010.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,915,010.70/10,350.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,107.20

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