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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,383.21, 14,329.26 and 5,907.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,383.21, 14,329.26 and 5,907.74 is: 8,152.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,383.21 : 14,329.26 = 5,907.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,383.21/14,329.26 = 5,907.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,383.21x = 14,329.26 × 5,907.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,383.21x = 84,653,470.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,653,470.83/10,383.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,152.92

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