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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,398.51, 14,351.28 and 5,923.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,398.51, 14,351.28 and 5,923.87 is: 8,175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,398.51 : 14,351.28 = 5,923.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,398.51/14,351.28 = 5,923.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,398.51x = 14,351.28 × 5,923.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,398.51x = 85,015,058.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,015,058.96/10,398.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,175.70

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