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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.49, 14,305.78 and 5,891.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.49, 14,305.78 and 5,891.73 is: 8,130.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.49 : 14,305.78 = 5,891.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.49/14,305.78 = 5,891.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.49x = 14,305.78 × 5,891.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.49x = 84,285,721.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,285,721.67/10,366.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.60

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