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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,313.91, 14,231.70 and 5,837.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,313.91, 14,231.70 and 5,837.58 is: 8,055.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,313.91 : 14,231.70 = 5,837.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,313.91/14,231.70 = 5,837.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,313.91x = 14,231.70 × 5,837.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,313.91x = 83,078,687.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,078,687.29/10,313.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,055.01

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