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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,319.92, 14,241.28 and 5,843.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,319.92, 14,241.28 and 5,843.60 is: 8,064.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,319.92 : 14,241.28 = 5,843.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,319.92/14,241.28 = 5,843.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,319.92x = 14,241.28 × 5,843.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,319.92x = 83,220,343.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,220,343.81/10,319.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,064.05

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