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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,312.02, 14,230.58 and 5,835.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,312.02, 14,230.58 and 5,835.69 is: 8,053.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,312.02 : 14,230.58 = 5,835.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,312.02/14,230.58 = 5,835.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,312.02x = 14,230.58 × 5,835.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,312.02x = 83,045,170.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,045,170.86/10,312.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,053.24

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