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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,376.04, 14,319.78 and 5,901.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,376.04, 14,319.78 and 5,901.18 is: 8,144.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376.04 : 14,319.78 = 5,901.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376.04/14,319.78 = 5,901.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376.04x = 14,319.78 × 5,901.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376.04x = 84,503,599.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,503,599.34/10,376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,144.11

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