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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.53, 14,311.36 and 5,894.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.53, 14,311.36 and 5,894.31 is: 8,134.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.53 : 14,311.36 = 5,894.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.53/14,311.36 = 5,894.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.53x = 14,311.36 × 5,894.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.53x = 84,355,592.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,355,592.36/10,370.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,134.16

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