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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.09, 14,318.47 and 5,900.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.09, 14,318.47 and 5,900.24 is: 8,142.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.09 : 14,318.47 = 5,900.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.09/14,318.47 = 5,900.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.09x = 14,318.47 × 5,900.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.09x = 84,482,452.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,482,452.60/10,375.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,142.82

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