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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,354.93, 14,289.74 and 5,816.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,354.93, 14,289.74 and 5,816.98 is: 8,027.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,354.93 : 14,289.74 = 5,816.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,354.93/14,289.74 = 5,816.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,354.93x = 14,289.74 × 5,816.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,354.93x = 83,123,131.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,123,131.79/10,354.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,027.40

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