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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.81, 14,313.48 and 5,895.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.81, 14,313.48 and 5,895.75 is: 8,136.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.81 : 14,313.48 = 5,895.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.81/14,313.48 = 5,895.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.81x = 14,313.48 × 5,895.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.81x = 84,388,699.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,388,699.71/10,371.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,136.35

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