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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,383.26, 14,329.71 and 5,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,383.26, 14,329.71 and 5,907.20 is: 8,152.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,383.26 : 14,329.71 = 5,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,383.26/14,329.71 = 5,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,383.26x = 14,329.71 × 5,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,383.26x = 84,648,391.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,648,391.26/10,383.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,152.39

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