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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,315.56, 14,235.37 and 5,839.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,315.56, 14,235.37 and 5,839.23 is: 8,058.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,315.56 : 14,235.37 = 5,839.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,315.56/14,235.37 = 5,839.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,315.56x = 14,235.37 × 5,839.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,315.56x = 83,123,584.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,123,584.97/10,315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,058.08

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