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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,317.51, 14,238.28 and 5,841.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,317.51, 14,238.28 and 5,841.17 is: 8,060.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,317.51 : 14,238.28 = 5,841.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,317.51/14,238.28 = 5,841.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,317.51x = 14,238.28 × 5,841.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,317.51x = 83,168,128.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,168,128.19/10,317.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,060.87

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