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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.89, 14,241.85 and 5,843.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.89, 14,241.85 and 5,843.77 is: 8,063.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.89 : 14,241.85 = 5,843.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.89/14,241.85 = 5,843.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.89x = 14,241.85 × 5,843.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.89x = 83,226,045.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,226,045.56/10,320.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,063.85

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