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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,307.46, 14,226.35 and 5,831.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,307.46, 14,226.35 and 5,831.22 is: 8,048.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,307.46 : 14,226.35 = 5,831.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,307.46/14,226.35 = 5,831.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,307.46x = 14,226.35 × 5,831.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,307.46x = 82,956,947.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,956,947.49/10,307.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,048.24

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