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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.87, 14,310.15 and 5,893.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.87, 14,310.15 and 5,893.73 is: 8,133.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.87 : 14,310.15 = 5,893.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.87/14,310.15 = 5,893.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.87x = 14,310.15 × 5,893.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.87x = 84,340,088.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,340,088.81/10,368.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,133.97

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