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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,376.24, 14,320.15 and 5,899.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,376.24, 14,320.15 and 5,899.97 is: 8,142.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376.24 : 14,320.15 = 5,899.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376.24/14,320.15 = 5,899.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376.24x = 14,320.15 × 5,899.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376.24x = 84,488,476.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,488,476.45/10,376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,142.50

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