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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,383.70, 14,329.52 and 5,908.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,383.70, 14,329.52 and 5,908.33 is: 8,153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,383.70 : 14,329.52 = 5,908.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,383.70/14,329.52 = 5,908.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,383.70x = 14,329.52 × 5,908.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,383.70x = 84,663,532.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,663,532.90/10,383.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,153.50

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