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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.94, 14,315.94 and 5,658.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.94, 14,315.94 and 5,658.18 is: 7,808.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.94 : 14,315.94 = 5,658.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.94/14,315.94 = 5,658.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.94x = 14,315.94 × 5,658.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.94x = 81,002,165.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,002,165.39/10,373.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,808.24

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