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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,351.26, 14,282.31 and 5,874

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,351.26, 14,282.31 and 5,874 is: 8,104.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,351.26 : 14,282.31 = 5,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,351.26/14,282.31 = 5,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,351.26x = 14,282.31 × 5,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,351.26x = 83,894,288.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,894,288.94/10,351.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,104.74

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