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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.25, 14,327.90 and 5,906.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.25, 14,327.90 and 5,906.41 is: 8,151.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.25 : 14,327.90 = 5,906.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.25/14,327.90 = 5,906.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.25x = 14,327.90 × 5,906.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.25x = 84,626,451.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,626,451.84/10,382.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,151.07

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