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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,390.16, 14,337.11 and 5,913.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,390.16, 14,337.11 and 5,913.99 is: 8,160.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,390.16 : 14,337.11 = 5,913.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,390.16/14,337.11 = 5,913.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,390.16x = 14,337.11 × 5,913.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,390.16x = 84,789,539.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,789,539.95/10,390.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,160.56

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