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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,383.73, 14,329.04 and 5,907.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,383.73, 14,329.04 and 5,907.06 is: 8,151.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,383.73 : 14,329.04 = 5,907.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,383.73/14,329.04 = 5,907.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,383.73x = 14,329.04 × 5,907.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,383.73x = 84,642,499.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,642,499.02/10,383.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,151.46

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