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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.57, 14,237.73 and 5,841.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.57, 14,237.73 and 5,841.09 is: 8,061.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.57 : 14,237.73 = 5,841.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.57/14,237.73 = 5,841.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.57x = 14,237.73 × 5,841.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.57x = 83,163,862.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,163,862.33/10,316.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,061.20

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