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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,317.65, 14,238.09 and 5,841.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,317.65, 14,238.09 and 5,841.36 is: 8,060.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,317.65 : 14,238.09 = 5,841.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,317.65/14,238.09 = 5,841.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,317.65x = 14,238.09 × 5,841.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,317.65x = 83,169,809.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,169,809.40/10,317.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,060.93

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