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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.49, 14,321.09 and 5,901.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.49, 14,321.09 and 5,901.37 is: 8,143.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.49 : 14,321.09 = 5,901.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.49/14,321.09 = 5,901.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.49x = 14,321.09 × 5,901.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.49x = 84,514,041.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,514,041.68/10,377.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,143.98

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