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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.87, 14,317.15 and 5,898.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.87, 14,317.15 and 5,898.29 is: 8,140.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.87 : 14,317.15 = 5,898.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.87/14,317.15 = 5,898.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.87x = 14,317.15 × 5,898.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.87x = 84,446,702.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,446,702.67/10,373.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,140.33

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