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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,310.43, 14,227.53 and 5,833.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,310.43, 14,227.53 and 5,833.16 is: 8,049.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,310.43 : 14,227.53 = 5,833.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,310.43/14,227.53 = 5,833.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,310.43x = 14,227.53 × 5,833.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,310.43x = 82,991,387.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,991,387.76/10,310.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,049.27

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