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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.72, 14,308.22 and 5,891.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.72, 14,308.22 and 5,891.85 is: 8,130.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.72 : 14,308.22 = 5,891.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.72/14,308.22 = 5,891.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.72x = 14,308.22 × 5,891.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.72x = 84,301,910.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,301,910.99/10,368.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.41

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