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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.95, 14,320.04 and 5,900.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.95, 14,320.04 and 5,900.37 is: 8,143.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.95 : 14,320.04 = 5,900.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.95/14,320.04 = 5,900.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.95x = 14,320.04 × 5,900.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.95x = 84,493,551.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,493,551.32/10,375.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,143.21

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