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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.93, 14,308.65 and 5,892.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.93, 14,308.65 and 5,892.06 is: 8,130.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.93 : 14,308.65 = 5,892.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.93/14,308.65 = 5,892.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.93x = 14,308.65 × 5,892.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.93x = 84,307,424.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,307,424.32/10,368.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.77

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