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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,383.80, 14,329.10 and 5,907.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,383.80, 14,329.10 and 5,907.53 is: 8,152.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,383.80 : 14,329.10 = 5,907.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,383.80/14,329.10 = 5,907.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,383.80x = 14,329.10 × 5,907.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,383.80x = 84,649,638.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,649,638.71/10,383.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,152.09

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