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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,384.93, 14,331.36 and 5,908.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,384.93, 14,331.36 and 5,908.59 is: 8,153.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,384.93 : 14,331.36 = 5,908.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,384.93/14,331.36 = 5,908.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,384.93x = 14,331.36 × 5,908.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,384.93x = 84,678,054.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,678,054.48/10,384.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,153.94

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