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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.51, 14,312.50 and 5,895.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.51, 14,312.50 and 5,895.05 is: 8,135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.51 : 14,312.50 = 5,895.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.51/14,312.50 = 5,895.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.51x = 14,312.50 × 5,895.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.51x = 84,372,903.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,372,903.13/10,370.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,135.85

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