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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.78, 14,308.56 and 5,892.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.78, 14,308.56 and 5,892.45 is: 8,131.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.78 : 14,308.56 = 5,892.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.78/14,308.56 = 5,892.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.78x = 14,308.56 × 5,892.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.78x = 84,312,474.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,312,474.37/10,368.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,131.38

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