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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.35, 14,312.40 and 5,895.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.35, 14,312.40 and 5,895.29 is: 8,135.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.35 : 14,312.40 = 5,895.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.35/14,312.40 = 5,895.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.35x = 14,312.40 × 5,895.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.35x = 84,375,677.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,375,677.03/10,371.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,135.46

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