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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,317.84, 14,238.36 and 5,841.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,317.84, 14,238.36 and 5,841.51 is: 8,061.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,317.84 : 14,238.36 = 5,841.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,317.84/14,238.36 = 5,841.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,317.84x = 14,238.36 × 5,841.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,317.84x = 83,173,522.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,173,522.32/10,317.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,061.14

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