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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.97, 14,307.51 and 5,831.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.97, 14,307.51 and 5,831.63 is: 8,046.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.97 : 14,307.51 = 5,831.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.97/14,307.51 = 5,831.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.97x = 14,307.51 × 5,831.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.97x = 83,436,178.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,436,178.07/10,368.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,046.72

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