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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,397.31, 14,348.27 and 5,921.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,397.31, 14,348.27 and 5,921.07 is: 8,171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,397.31 : 14,348.27 = 5,921.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,397.31/14,348.27 = 5,921.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,397.31x = 14,348.27 × 5,921.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,397.31x = 84,957,054.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,957,054.11/10,397.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,171.06

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