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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.91, 14,312.66 and 5,895.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.91, 14,312.66 and 5,895.04 is: 8,134.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.91 : 14,312.66 = 5,895.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.91/14,312.66 = 5,895.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.91x = 14,312.66 × 5,895.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.91x = 84,373,631.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,373,631.64/10,371.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,134.82

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