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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.18, 14,309.25 and 5,832.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.18, 14,309.25 and 5,832.02 is: 8,047.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.18 : 14,309.25 = 5,832.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.18/14,309.25 = 5,832.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.18x = 14,309.25 × 5,832.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.18x = 83,451,832.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,451,832.19/10,370.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,047.29

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