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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,357.27, 14,291.44 and 5,881.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,357.27, 14,291.44 and 5,881.21 is: 8,115.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,357.27 : 14,291.44 = 5,881.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,357.27/14,291.44 = 5,881.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,357.27x = 14,291.44 × 5,881.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,357.27x = 84,050,909.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,050,909.41/10,357.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,115.16

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