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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,313.88, 14,233.89 and 5,838.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,313.88, 14,233.89 and 5,838.06 is: 8,056.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,313.88 : 14,233.89 = 5,838.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,313.88/14,233.89 = 5,838.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,313.88x = 14,233.89 × 5,838.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,313.88x = 83,098,303.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,098,303.85/10,313.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,056.94

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