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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,381.65, 14,327.14 and 5,845.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,381.65, 14,327.14 and 5,845.89 is: 8,067.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,381.65 : 14,327.14 = 5,845.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,381.65/14,327.14 = 5,845.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,381.65x = 14,327.14 × 5,845.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,381.65x = 83,754,812.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,754,812.82/10,381.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,067.59

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