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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,369.32, 14,307.12 and 5,892

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,369.32, 14,307.12 and 5,892 is: 8,129.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,369.32 : 14,307.12 = 5,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,369.32/14,307.12 = 5,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,369.32x = 14,307.12 × 5,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,369.32x = 84,297,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,297,551.04/10,369.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,129.52

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