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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,310.03, 14,227.80 and 5,833.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,310.03, 14,227.80 and 5,833.82 is: 8,050.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,310.03 : 14,227.80 = 5,833.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,310.03/14,227.80 = 5,833.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,310.03x = 14,227.80 × 5,833.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,310.03x = 83,002,470.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,002,470.70/10,310.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,050.65

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