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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,383.76, 14,329.98 and 5,907.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,383.76, 14,329.98 and 5,907.91 is: 8,153.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,383.76 : 14,329.98 = 5,907.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,383.76/14,329.98 = 5,907.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,383.76x = 14,329.98 × 5,907.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,383.76x = 84,660,232.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,660,232.14/10,383.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,153.14

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