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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.57, 14,284.15 and 5,814.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.57, 14,284.15 and 5,814.06 is: 8,023.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.57 : 14,284.15 = 5,814.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.57/14,284.15 = 5,814.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.57x = 14,284.15 × 5,814.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.57x = 83,048,837.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,048,837.05/10,350.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,023.60

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