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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,399.51, 14,350.66 and 5,923.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,399.51, 14,350.66 and 5,923.18 is: 8,173.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,399.51 : 14,350.66 = 5,923.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,399.51/14,350.66 = 5,923.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,399.51x = 14,350.66 × 5,923.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,399.51x = 85,001,542.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,001,542.30/10,399.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,173.61

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