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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.93, 14,237.58 and 5,840.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.93, 14,237.58 and 5,840.67 is: 8,060.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.93 : 14,237.58 = 5,840.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.93/14,237.58 = 5,840.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.93x = 14,237.58 × 5,840.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.93x = 83,156,977.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,156,977.18/10,316.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,060.24

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