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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,314.97, 14,230.67 and 5,837.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,314.97, 14,230.67 and 5,837.70 is: 8,053.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,314.97 : 14,230.67 = 5,837.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,314.97/14,230.67 = 5,837.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,314.97x = 14,230.67 × 5,837.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,314.97x = 83,074,325.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,074,325.70/10,314.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,053.76

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