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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.99, 14,317.32 and 5,898.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.99, 14,317.32 and 5,898.41 is: 8,140.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.99 : 14,317.32 = 5,898.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.99/14,317.32 = 5,898.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.99x = 14,317.32 × 5,898.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.99x = 84,449,423.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,449,423.46/10,373.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,140.50

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