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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,385.01, 14,330.88 and 5,908.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,385.01, 14,330.88 and 5,908.14 is: 8,152.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,385.01 : 14,330.88 = 5,908.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,385.01/14,330.88 = 5,908.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,385.01x = 14,330.88 × 5,908.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,385.01x = 84,668,845.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,668,845.36/10,385.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,152.99

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