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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,311.98, 14,230.38 and 5,836.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,311.98, 14,230.38 and 5,836.58 is: 8,054.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,311.98 : 14,230.38 = 5,836.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,311.98/14,230.38 = 5,836.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,311.98x = 14,230.38 × 5,836.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,311.98x = 83,056,751.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,056,751.30/10,311.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,054.39

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