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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.91, 14,307.83 and 5,891.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.91, 14,307.83 and 5,891.78 is: 8,130.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.91 : 14,307.83 = 5,891.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.91/14,307.83 = 5,891.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.91x = 14,307.83 × 5,891.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.91x = 84,298,586.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,298,586.64/10,367.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.72

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