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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.68, 14,321.60 and 5,901.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.68, 14,321.60 and 5,901.84 is: 8,144.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.68 : 14,321.60 = 5,901.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.68/14,321.60 = 5,901.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.68x = 14,321.60 × 5,901.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.68x = 84,523,791.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,523,791.74/10,377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,144.77

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