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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.90, 14,308.29 and 5,892.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.90, 14,308.29 and 5,892.72 is: 8,131.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.90 : 14,308.29 = 5,892.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.90/14,308.29 = 5,892.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.90x = 14,308.29 × 5,892.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.90x = 84,314,746.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,314,746.65/10,368.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,131.50

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