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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.46, 14,307.48 and 5,891.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.46, 14,307.48 and 5,891.96 is: 8,131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.46 : 14,307.48 = 5,891.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.46/14,307.48 = 5,891.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.46x = 14,307.48 × 5,891.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.46x = 84,299,135.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,299,135.63/10,367.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,131.13

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