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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,376.46, 14,319.84 and 5,839.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,376.46, 14,319.84 and 5,839.94 is: 8,059.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376.46 : 14,319.84 = 5,839.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376.46/14,319.84 = 5,839.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376.46x = 14,319.84 × 5,839.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376.46x = 83,627,006.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,627,006.41/10,376.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,059.30

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