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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.94, 14,306.42 and 5,892.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.94, 14,306.42 and 5,892.18 is: 8,131.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.94 : 14,306.42 = 5,892.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.94/14,306.42 = 5,892.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.94x = 14,306.42 × 5,892.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.94x = 84,295,972.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,295,972.33/10,366.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,131.23

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