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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,319.54, 14,241.15 and 5,843.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,319.54, 14,241.15 and 5,843.27 is: 8,063.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,319.54 : 14,241.15 = 5,843.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,319.54/14,241.15 = 5,843.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,319.54x = 14,241.15 × 5,843.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,319.54x = 83,214,920.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,214,920.16/10,319.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,063.82

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