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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,380.99, 14,325.70 and 5,904.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,380.99, 14,325.70 and 5,904.73 is: 8,148.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,380.99 : 14,325.70 = 5,904.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,380.99/14,325.70 = 5,904.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,380.99x = 14,325.70 × 5,904.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,380.99x = 84,589,390.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,589,390.56/10,380.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,148.49

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