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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,313.02, 14,231.95 and 5,836.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,313.02, 14,231.95 and 5,836.69 is: 8,054.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,313.02 : 14,231.95 = 5,836.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,313.02/14,231.95 = 5,836.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,313.02x = 14,231.95 × 5,836.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,313.02x = 83,067,480.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,067,480.25/10,313.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,054.62

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