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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.07, 14,316.04 and 5,774.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.07, 14,316.04 and 5,774.32 is: 7,969.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.07 : 14,316.04 = 5,774.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.07/14,316.04 = 5,774.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.07x = 14,316.04 × 5,774.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.07x = 82,665,396.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,665,396.09/10,373.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,969.23

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