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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,351.19, 14,285.90 and 5,876.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,351.19, 14,285.90 and 5,876.35 is: 8,110.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,351.19 : 14,285.90 = 5,876.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,351.19/14,285.90 = 5,876.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,351.19x = 14,285.90 × 5,876.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,351.19x = 83,948,927.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,948,927.44/10,351.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,110.07

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