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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.48, 14,320.85 and 5,901.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.48, 14,320.85 and 5,901.23 is: 8,143.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.48 : 14,320.85 = 5,901.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.48/14,320.85 = 5,901.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.48x = 14,320.85 × 5,901.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.48x = 84,510,528.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,510,528.54/10,377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,143.65

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