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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.66, 14,313.70 and 5,895.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.66, 14,313.70 and 5,895.79 is: 8,135.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.66 : 14,313.70 = 5,895.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.66/14,313.70 = 5,895.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.66x = 14,313.70 × 5,895.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.66x = 84,390,468.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,390,468.28/10,372.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,135.86

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