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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.69, 14,311.25 and 5,894.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.69, 14,311.25 and 5,894.93 is: 8,134.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.69 : 14,311.25 = 5,894.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.69/14,311.25 = 5,894.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.69x = 14,311.25 × 5,894.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.69x = 84,363,787.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,363,787.49/10,370.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,134.83

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