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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,369.40, 14,308.98 and 5,893.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,369.40, 14,308.98 and 5,893.22 is: 8,132.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,369.40 : 14,308.98 = 5,893.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,369.40/14,308.98 = 5,893.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,369.40x = 14,308.98 × 5,893.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,369.40x = 84,325,967.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,325,967.12/10,369.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,132.19

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