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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.97, 14,281.99 and 5,873.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.97, 14,281.99 and 5,873.65 is: 8,104.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.97 : 14,281.99 = 5,873.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.97/14,281.99 = 5,873.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.97x = 14,281.99 × 5,873.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.97x = 83,887,410.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,887,410.56/10,350.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,104.30

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