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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.93, 14,286.84 and 5,877.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.93, 14,286.84 and 5,877.30 is: 8,112.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.93 : 14,286.84 = 5,877.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.93/14,286.84 = 5,877.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.93x = 14,286.84 × 5,877.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.93x = 83,968,044.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,968,044.73/10,350.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,112.13

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