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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.53, 14,313.56 and 5,896.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.53, 14,313.56 and 5,896.68 is: 8,137.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.53 : 14,313.56 = 5,896.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.53/14,313.56 = 5,896.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.53x = 14,313.56 × 5,896.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.53x = 84,402,453.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,402,453.50/10,371.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,137.90

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