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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,351.23, 14,283.50 and 5,874.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,351.23, 14,283.50 and 5,874.09 is: 8,105.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,351.23 : 14,283.50 = 5,874.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,351.23/14,283.50 = 5,874.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,351.23x = 14,283.50 × 5,874.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,351.23x = 83,902,564.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,902,564.52/10,351.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,105.56

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