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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.48, 14,328.59 and 5,907.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.48, 14,328.59 and 5,907.66 is: 8,153.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.48 : 14,328.59 = 5,907.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.48/14,328.59 = 5,907.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.48x = 14,328.59 × 5,907.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.48x = 84,648,408.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,648,408.46/10,382.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,153.01

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