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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,369.09, 14,307.68 and 5,831.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,369.09, 14,307.68 and 5,831.76 is: 8,046.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,369.09 : 14,307.68 = 5,831.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,369.09/14,307.68 = 5,831.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,369.09x = 14,307.68 × 5,831.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,369.09x = 83,438,977.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,438,977.79/10,369.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,046.89

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