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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,376.94, 14,319.72 and 5,901.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,376.94, 14,319.72 and 5,901.06 is: 8,143.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376.94 : 14,319.72 = 5,901.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376.94/14,319.72 = 5,901.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376.94x = 14,319.72 × 5,901.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376.94x = 84,501,526.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,501,526.90/10,376.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,143.20

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