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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,384.30, 14,329.79 and 5,907.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,384.30, 14,329.79 and 5,907.96 is: 8,152.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,384.30 : 14,329.79 = 5,907.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,384.30/14,329.79 = 5,907.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,384.30x = 14,329.79 × 5,907.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,384.30x = 84,659,754.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,659,754.48/10,384.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,152.67

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