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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.19, 14,327.82 and 5,906.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.19, 14,327.82 and 5,906.34 is: 8,150.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.19 : 14,327.82 = 5,906.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.19/14,327.82 = 5,906.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.19x = 14,327.82 × 5,906.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.19x = 84,624,976.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,624,976.38/10,382.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,150.98

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