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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,310.71, 14,230.83 and 5,834.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,310.71, 14,230.83 and 5,834.47 is: 8,052.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,310.71 : 14,230.83 = 5,834.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,310.71/14,230.83 = 5,834.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,310.71x = 14,230.83 × 5,834.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,310.71x = 83,029,350.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,029,350.71/10,310.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,052.73

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