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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.43, 14,236.88 and 5,840.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.43, 14,236.88 and 5,840.19 is: 8,059.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.43 : 14,236.88 = 5,840.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.43/14,236.88 = 5,840.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.43x = 14,236.88 × 5,840.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.43x = 83,146,055.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,146,055.01/10,316.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,059.58

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