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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.99, 14,322.84 and 5,902.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.99, 14,322.84 and 5,902.41 is: 8,146.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.99 : 14,322.84 = 5,902.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.99/14,322.84 = 5,902.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.99x = 14,322.84 × 5,902.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.99x = 84,539,274.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,539,274.04/10,377.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,146.02

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