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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,310.49, 14,228.87 and 5,834.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,310.49, 14,228.87 and 5,834.43 is: 8,051.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,310.49 : 14,228.87 = 5,834.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,310.49/14,228.87 = 5,834.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,310.49x = 14,228.87 × 5,834.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,310.49x = 83,017,316.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,017,316.82/10,310.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,051.73

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