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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,311.80, 14,230.97 and 5,835.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,311.80, 14,230.97 and 5,835.74 is: 8,053.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,311.80 : 14,230.97 = 5,835.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,311.80/14,230.97 = 5,835.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,311.80x = 14,230.97 × 5,835.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,311.80x = 83,048,240.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,048,240.87/10,311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,053.71

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