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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,317.54, 14,237.47 and 5,841.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,317.54, 14,237.47 and 5,841.80 is: 8,061.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,317.54 : 14,237.47 = 5,841.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,317.54/14,237.47 = 5,841.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,317.54x = 14,237.47 × 5,841.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,317.54x = 83,172,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,172,452.25/10,317.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,061.27

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