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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,384.73, 14,330.42 and 5,908.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,384.73, 14,330.42 and 5,908.06 is: 8,152.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,384.73 : 14,330.42 = 5,908.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,384.73/14,330.42 = 5,908.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,384.73x = 14,330.42 × 5,908.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,384.73x = 84,664,981.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,664,981.19/10,384.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,152.83

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