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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.94, 14,315.87 and 5,897.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.94, 14,315.87 and 5,897.37 is: 8,139.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.94 : 14,315.87 = 5,897.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.94/14,315.87 = 5,897.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.94x = 14,315.87 × 5,897.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.94x = 84,425,929.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,425,929.90/10,372.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,139.05

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