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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,369.78, 14,309.94 and 5,893.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,369.78, 14,309.94 and 5,893.45 is: 8,132.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,369.78 : 14,309.94 = 5,893.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,369.78/14,309.94 = 5,893.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,369.78x = 14,309.94 × 5,893.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,369.78x = 84,334,915.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,334,915.89/10,369.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,132.76

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