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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.27, 14,307.68 and 5,891.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.27, 14,307.68 and 5,891.40 is: 8,129.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.27 : 14,307.68 = 5,891.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.27/14,307.68 = 5,891.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.27x = 14,307.68 × 5,891.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.27x = 84,292,236.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,292,236.50/10,368.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,129.83

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