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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.96, 14,306.41 and 5,890.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.96, 14,306.41 and 5,890.73 is: 8,129.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.96 : 14,306.41 = 5,890.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.96/14,306.41 = 5,890.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.96x = 14,306.41 × 5,890.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.96x = 84,275,150.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,275,150.98/10,366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,129.20

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