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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.88, 14,237.64 and 5,840.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.88, 14,237.64 and 5,840.54 is: 8,060.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.88 : 14,237.64 = 5,840.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.88/14,237.64 = 5,840.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.88x = 14,237.64 × 5,840.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.88x = 83,155,505.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,155,505.93/10,316.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,060.14

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