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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,313.54, 14,233.01 and 5,837.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,313.54, 14,233.01 and 5,837.21 is: 8,055.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,313.54 : 14,233.01 = 5,837.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,313.54/14,233.01 = 5,837.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,313.54x = 14,233.01 × 5,837.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,313.54x = 83,080,967.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,080,967.95/10,313.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,055.53

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