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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,315.15, 14,235.55 and 5,839.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,315.15, 14,235.55 and 5,839.09 is: 8,058.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,315.15 : 14,235.55 = 5,839.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,315.15/14,235.55 = 5,839.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,315.15x = 14,235.55 × 5,839.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,315.15x = 83,122,607.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,122,607.46/10,315.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,058.31

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