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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.94, 14,283.84 and 5,874.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.94, 14,283.84 and 5,874.58 is: 8,106.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.94 : 14,283.84 = 5,874.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.94/14,283.84 = 5,874.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.94x = 14,283.84 × 5,874.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.94x = 83,911,520.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,911,520.33/10,350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,106.66

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