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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.28, 14,311.44 and 5,894.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.28, 14,311.44 and 5,894.76 is: 8,135.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.28 : 14,311.44 = 5,894.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.28/14,311.44 = 5,894.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.28x = 14,311.44 × 5,894.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.28x = 84,362,504.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,362,504.05/10,370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,135.03

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