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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,319.61, 14,241.54 and 5,842.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,319.61, 14,241.54 and 5,842.77 is: 8,063.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,319.61 : 14,241.54 = 5,842.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,319.61/14,241.54 = 5,842.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,319.61x = 14,241.54 × 5,842.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,319.61x = 83,210,042.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,210,042.67/10,319.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,063.29

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