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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.51, 14,320.53 and 5,900.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.51, 14,320.53 and 5,900.64 is: 8,142.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.51 : 14,320.53 = 5,900.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.51/14,320.53 = 5,900.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.51x = 14,320.53 × 5,900.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.51x = 84,500,292.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,500,292.14/10,377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,142.64

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