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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,376.51, 14,319.86 and 5,900.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,376.51, 14,319.86 and 5,900.99 is: 8,143.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376.51 : 14,319.86 = 5,900.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376.51/14,319.86 = 5,900.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376.51x = 14,319.86 × 5,900.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376.51x = 84,501,249.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,501,249.56/10,376.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,143.52

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