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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.53, 14,307.58 and 5,892.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.53, 14,307.58 and 5,892.04 is: 8,131.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.53 : 14,307.58 = 5,892.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.53/14,307.58 = 5,892.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.53x = 14,307.58 × 5,892.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.53x = 84,300,833.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,300,833.66/10,367.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,131.24

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