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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.44, 14,235.60 and 5,839.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.44, 14,235.60 and 5,839.48 is: 8,057.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.44 : 14,235.60 = 5,839.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.44/14,235.60 = 5,839.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.44x = 14,235.60 × 5,839.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.44x = 83,128,501.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,128,501.49/10,316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,057.87

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