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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,313.55, 14,231.94 and 5,837.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,313.55, 14,231.94 and 5,837.79 is: 8,055.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,313.55 : 14,231.94 = 5,837.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,313.55/14,231.94 = 5,837.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,313.55x = 14,231.94 × 5,837.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,313.55x = 83,083,077.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,083,077.01/10,313.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,055.72

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