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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,369.36, 14,309.20 and 5,892.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,369.36, 14,309.20 and 5,892.52 is: 8,131.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,369.36 : 14,309.20 = 5,892.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,369.36/14,309.20 = 5,892.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,369.36x = 14,309.20 × 5,892.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,369.36x = 84,317,247.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,317,247.18/10,369.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,131.38

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