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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.04, 14,317.82 and 5,898.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.04, 14,317.82 and 5,898.64 is: 8,140.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.04 : 14,317.82 = 5,898.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.04/14,317.82 = 5,898.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.04x = 14,317.82 × 5,898.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.04x = 84,455,665.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,455,665.76/10,375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,140.27

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