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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,369.85, 14,310.34 and 5,893.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,369.85, 14,310.34 and 5,893.79 is: 8,133.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,369.85 : 14,310.34 = 5,893.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,369.85/14,310.34 = 5,893.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,369.85x = 14,310.34 × 5,893.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,369.85x = 84,342,052.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,342,052.50/10,369.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,133.40

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