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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,383.96, 14,330.30 and 5,908.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,383.96, 14,330.30 and 5,908.49 is: 8,153.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,383.96 : 14,330.30 = 5,908.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,383.96/14,330.30 = 5,908.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,383.96x = 14,330.30 × 5,908.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,383.96x = 84,670,333.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,670,333.05/10,383.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,153.95

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