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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.48, 14,309.91 and 5,891.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.48, 14,309.91 and 5,891.42 is: 8,131.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.48 : 14,309.91 = 5,891.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.48/14,309.91 = 5,891.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.48x = 14,309.91 × 5,891.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.48x = 84,305,689.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,305,689.97/10,367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,131.74

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