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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,317.94, 14,239.46 and 5,841.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,317.94, 14,239.46 and 5,841.74 is: 8,062.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,317.94 : 14,239.46 = 5,841.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,317.94/14,239.46 = 5,841.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,317.94x = 14,239.46 × 5,841.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,317.94x = 83,183,223.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,183,223.06/10,317.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,062.00

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