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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.73, 14,314.40 and 5,894.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.73, 14,314.40 and 5,894.67 is: 8,136.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.73 : 14,314.40 = 5,894.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.73/14,314.40 = 5,894.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.73x = 14,314.40 × 5,894.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.73x = 84,378,664.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,378,664.25/10,370.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,136.23

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