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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,407.19, 14,363.33 and 5,870.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,407.19, 14,363.33 and 5,870.80 is: 8,102.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,407.19 : 14,363.33 = 5,870.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,407.19/14,363.33 = 5,870.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,407.19x = 14,363.33 × 5,870.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,407.19x = 84,324,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,324,237.76/10,407.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,102.50

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