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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,317.97, 14,239.68 and 5,842.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,317.97, 14,239.68 and 5,842.51 is: 8,063.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,317.97 : 14,239.68 = 5,842.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,317.97/14,239.68 = 5,842.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,317.97x = 14,239.68 × 5,842.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,317.97x = 83,195,437.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,195,437.20/10,317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,063.16

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