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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,311.62, 14,229.90 and 5,836.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,311.62, 14,229.90 and 5,836.26 is: 8,053.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,311.62 : 14,229.90 = 5,836.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,311.62/14,229.90 = 5,836.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,311.62x = 14,229.90 × 5,836.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,311.62x = 83,049,396.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,049,396.17/10,311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,053.96

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