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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.46, 14,313.99 and 5,896.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.46, 14,313.99 and 5,896.09 is: 8,136.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.46 : 14,313.99 = 5,896.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.46/14,313.99 = 5,896.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.46x = 14,313.99 × 5,896.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.46x = 84,396,596.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,396,596.72/10,372.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,136.61

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