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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,383.50, 14,329.10 and 5,907.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,383.50, 14,329.10 and 5,907.24 is: 8,151.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,383.50 : 14,329.10 = 5,907.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,383.50/14,329.10 = 5,907.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,383.50x = 14,329.10 × 5,907.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,383.50x = 84,645,447.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,645,447.45/10,383.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,151.92

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