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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.60, 14,316.41 and 5,898.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.60, 14,316.41 and 5,898.75 is: 8,140.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.60 : 14,316.41 = 5,898.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.60/14,316.41 = 5,898.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.60x = 14,316.41 × 5,898.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.60x = 84,448,893.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,448,893.99/10,373.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,140.75

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