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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,376.64, 14,319.18 and 5,901.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,376.64, 14,319.18 and 5,901.48 is: 8,143.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376.64 : 14,319.18 = 5,901.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376.64/14,319.18 = 5,901.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376.64x = 14,319.18 × 5,901.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376.64x = 84,504,354.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,504,354.39/10,376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,143.71

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