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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,312.53, 14,231.30 and 5,836.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,312.53, 14,231.30 and 5,836.19 is: 8,053.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,312.53 : 14,231.30 = 5,836.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,312.53/14,231.30 = 5,836.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,312.53x = 14,231.30 × 5,836.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,312.53x = 83,056,470.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,056,470.41/10,312.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,053.94

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