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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,385.96, 14,332.77 and 5,909.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,385.96, 14,332.77 and 5,909.74 is: 8,155.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,385.96 : 14,332.77 = 5,909.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,385.96/14,332.77 = 5,909.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,385.96x = 14,332.77 × 5,909.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,385.96x = 84,702,908.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,702,908.35/10,385.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,155.52

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