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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,376.99, 14,321.46 and 5,901.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,376.99, 14,321.46 and 5,901.41 is: 8,144.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376.99 : 14,321.46 = 5,901.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376.99/14,321.46 = 5,901.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376.99x = 14,321.46 × 5,901.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376.99x = 84,516,807.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,516,807.26/10,376.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,144.64

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