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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,383.60, 14,329.72 and 5,907.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,383.60, 14,329.72 and 5,907.16 is: 8,152.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,383.60 : 14,329.72 = 5,907.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,383.60/14,329.72 = 5,907.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,383.60x = 14,329.72 × 5,907.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,383.60x = 84,647,948.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,647,948.80/10,383.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,152.08

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