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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,318.62, 14,239.31 and 5,841.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,318.62, 14,239.31 and 5,841.48 is: 8,061.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,318.62 : 14,239.31 = 5,841.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,318.62/14,239.31 = 5,841.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,318.62x = 14,239.31 × 5,841.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,318.62x = 83,178,615.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,178,615.37/10,318.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,061.02

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