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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.18, 14,320.44 and 5,900.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.18, 14,320.44 and 5,900.93 is: 8,143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.18 : 14,320.44 = 5,900.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.18/14,320.44 = 5,900.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.18x = 14,320.44 × 5,900.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.18x = 84,503,914.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,503,914.01/10,377.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,143.24

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