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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.02, 14,340.12 and 5,855.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.02, 14,340.12 and 5,855.07 is: 8,079.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.02 : 14,340.12 = 5,855.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.02/14,340.12 = 5,855.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.02x = 14,340.12 × 5,855.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.02x = 83,962,406.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,962,406.41/10,392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,079.51

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