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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.76, 14,328.41 and 5,906.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.76, 14,328.41 and 5,906.61 is: 8,151.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.76 : 14,328.41 = 5,906.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.76/14,328.41 = 5,906.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.76x = 14,328.41 × 5,906.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.76x = 84,632,300.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,632,300.26/10,382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,151.23

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