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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,369.26, 14,309.96 and 5,893.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,369.26, 14,309.96 and 5,893.43 is: 8,133.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,369.26 : 14,309.96 = 5,893.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,369.26/14,309.96 = 5,893.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,369.26x = 14,309.96 × 5,893.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,369.26x = 84,334,646.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,334,646.55/10,369.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,133.14

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