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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.67, 14,303.31 and 5,829.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.67, 14,303.31 and 5,829.30 is: 8,042.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.67 : 14,303.31 = 5,829.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.67/14,303.31 = 5,829.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.67x = 14,303.31 × 5,829.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.67x = 83,378,284.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,378,284.98/10,367.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,042.14

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