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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,312.56, 14,231.10 and 5,836.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,312.56, 14,231.10 and 5,836.23 is: 8,053.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,312.56 : 14,231.10 = 5,836.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,312.56/14,231.10 = 5,836.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,312.56x = 14,231.10 × 5,836.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,312.56x = 83,055,972.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,055,972.75/10,312.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,053.87

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