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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.91, 14,318.18 and 5,899.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.91, 14,318.18 and 5,899.04 is: 8,140.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.91 : 14,318.18 = 5,899.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.91/14,318.18 = 5,899.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.91x = 14,318.18 × 5,899.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.91x = 84,463,516.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,463,516.55/10,375.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,140.35

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