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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.31, 14,311.40 and 5,894.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.31, 14,311.40 and 5,894.25 is: 8,134.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.31 : 14,311.40 = 5,894.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.31/14,311.40 = 5,894.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.31x = 14,311.40 × 5,894.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.31x = 84,354,939.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,354,939.98/10,370.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,134.27

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