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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,313.57, 14,233.59 and 5,838.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,313.57, 14,233.59 and 5,838.11 is: 8,057.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,313.57 : 14,233.59 = 5,838.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,313.57/14,233.59 = 5,838.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,313.57x = 14,233.59 × 5,838.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,313.57x = 83,097,192.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,097,192.95/10,313.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,057.08

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