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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,317.28, 14,238.07 and 5,841.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,317.28, 14,238.07 and 5,841.03 is: 8,060.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,317.28 : 14,238.07 = 5,841.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,317.28/14,238.07 = 5,841.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,317.28x = 14,238.07 × 5,841.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,317.28x = 83,164,994.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,164,994.01/10,317.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,060.75

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