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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.21, 14,320.98 and 5,901.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.21, 14,320.98 and 5,901.75 is: 8,144.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.21 : 14,320.98 = 5,901.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.21/14,320.98 = 5,901.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.21x = 14,320.98 × 5,901.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.21x = 84,518,843.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,518,843.72/10,377.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,144.66

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