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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,376.91, 14,319.59 and 5,901.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,376.91, 14,319.59 and 5,901.26 is: 8,143.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376.91 : 14,319.59 = 5,901.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376.91/14,319.59 = 5,901.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376.91x = 14,319.59 × 5,901.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376.91x = 84,503,522.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,503,522.58/10,376.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,143.42

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