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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.91, 14,343.01 and 5,918.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.91, 14,343.01 and 5,918.06 is: 8,167.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.91 : 14,343.01 = 5,918.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.91/14,343.01 = 5,918.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.91x = 14,343.01 × 5,918.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.91x = 84,882,814.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,882,814.82/10,392.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,167.38

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