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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.72, 14,312.44 and 5,895.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.72, 14,312.44 and 5,895.87 is: 8,136.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.72 : 14,312.44 = 5,895.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.72/14,312.44 = 5,895.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.72x = 14,312.44 × 5,895.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.72x = 84,384,256.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,384,256.14/10,370.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,136.78

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