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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,354.26, 14,286.39 and 5,877.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,354.26, 14,286.39 and 5,877.06 is: 8,108.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,354.26 : 14,286.39 = 5,877.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,354.26/14,286.39 = 5,877.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,354.26x = 14,286.39 × 5,877.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,354.26x = 83,961,971.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,961,971.21/10,354.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,108.93

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