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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,214.73, 15,307.48 and 5,823.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,214.73, 15,307.48 and 5,823.13 is: 8,726.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,214.73 : 15,307.48 = 5,823.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,214.73/15,307.48 = 5,823.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,214.73x = 15,307.48 × 5,823.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,214.73x = 89,137,446.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,137,446.01/10,214.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,726.36

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