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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,312.36, 14,230.33 and 5,835.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,312.36, 14,230.33 and 5,835.98 is: 8,053.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,312.36 : 14,230.33 = 5,835.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,312.36/14,230.33 = 5,835.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,312.36x = 14,230.33 × 5,835.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,312.36x = 83,047,942.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,047,942.26/10,312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,053.25

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