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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.40, 14,308.76 and 5,892.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.40, 14,308.76 and 5,892.34 is: 8,131.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.40 : 14,308.76 = 5,892.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.40/14,308.76 = 5,892.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.40x = 14,308.76 × 5,892.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.40x = 84,312,078.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,312,078.90/10,368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,131.64

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