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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,354.46, 14,289.50 and 5,817.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,354.46, 14,289.50 and 5,817.94 is: 8,028.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,354.46 : 14,289.50 = 5,817.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,354.46/14,289.50 = 5,817.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,354.46x = 14,289.50 × 5,817.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,354.46x = 83,135,453.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,135,453.63/10,354.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,028.95

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