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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.52, 14,281.80 and 5,811.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.52, 14,281.80 and 5,811.10 is: 8,019.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.52 : 14,281.80 = 5,811.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.52/14,281.80 = 5,811.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.52x = 14,281.80 × 5,811.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.52x = 82,992,967.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,992,967.98/10,348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,019.79

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