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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.08, 14,308.30 and 5,891.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.08, 14,308.30 and 5,891.68 is: 8,130.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.08 : 14,308.30 = 5,891.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.08/14,308.30 = 5,891.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.08x = 14,308.30 × 5,891.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.08x = 84,299,924.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,299,924.94/10,368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.72

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