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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,313.98, 14,233.14 and 5,838.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,313.98, 14,233.14 and 5,838.58 is: 8,057.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,313.98 : 14,233.14 = 5,838.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,313.98/14,233.14 = 5,838.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,313.98x = 14,233.14 × 5,838.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,313.98x = 83,101,326.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,101,326.54/10,313.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,057.15

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