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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.21, 14,311.74 and 5,895.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.21, 14,311.74 and 5,895.37 is: 8,136.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.21 : 14,311.74 = 5,895.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.21/14,311.74 = 5,895.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.21x = 14,311.74 × 5,895.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.21x = 84,372,988.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,372,988.97/10,370.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,136.09

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