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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,357.68, 14,293.05 and 5,881.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,357.68, 14,293.05 and 5,881.32 is: 8,115.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,357.68 : 14,293.05 = 5,881.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,357.68/14,293.05 = 5,881.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,357.68x = 14,293.05 × 5,881.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,357.68x = 84,062,000.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,062,000.83/10,357.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,115.91

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