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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,312.88, 14,232.66 and 5,838.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,312.88, 14,232.66 and 5,838.06 is: 8,057.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,312.88 : 14,232.66 = 5,838.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,312.88/14,232.66 = 5,838.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,312.88x = 14,232.66 × 5,838.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,312.88x = 83,091,123.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,091,123.04/10,312.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,057.02

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