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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,311.77, 14,228.07 and 5,836.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,311.77, 14,228.07 and 5,836.61 is: 8,053.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,311.77 : 14,228.07 = 5,836.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,311.77/14,228.07 = 5,836.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,311.77x = 14,228.07 × 5,836.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,311.77x = 83,043,695.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,043,695.64/10,311.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,053.29

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