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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,351.53, 14,285.55 and 5,875.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,351.53, 14,285.55 and 5,875.71 is: 8,108.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,351.53 : 14,285.55 = 5,875.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,351.53/14,285.55 = 5,875.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,351.53x = 14,285.55 × 5,875.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,351.53x = 83,937,684.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,937,684.40/10,351.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,108.72

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