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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,374.08, 14,317.43 and 5,898.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,374.08, 14,317.43 and 5,898.49 is: 8,140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,374.08 : 14,317.43 = 5,898.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,374.08/14,317.43 = 5,898.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,374.08x = 14,317.43 × 5,898.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,374.08x = 84,451,152.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,451,152.39/10,374.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,140.60

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