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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.85, 14,283.77 and 5,874.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.85, 14,283.77 and 5,874.34 is: 8,106.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.85 : 14,283.77 = 5,874.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.85/14,283.77 = 5,874.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.85x = 14,283.77 × 5,874.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.85x = 83,907,721.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,907,721.46/10,350.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,106.36

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