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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,310.63, 14,229.36 and 5,834.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,310.63, 14,229.36 and 5,834.36 is: 8,051.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,310.63 : 14,229.36 = 5,834.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,310.63/14,229.36 = 5,834.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,310.63x = 14,229.36 × 5,834.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,310.63x = 83,019,137.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,019,137.66/10,310.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,051.80

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