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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,314.08, 14,233.33 and 5,837.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,314.08, 14,233.33 and 5,837.79 is: 8,056.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,314.08 : 14,233.33 = 5,837.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,314.08/14,233.33 = 5,837.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,314.08x = 14,233.33 × 5,837.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,314.08x = 83,091,191.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,091,191.54/10,314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,056.09

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