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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,356.91, 14,293.31 and 5,820.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,356.91, 14,293.31 and 5,820.11 is: 8,032.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,356.91 : 14,293.31 = 5,820.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,356.91/14,293.31 = 5,820.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,356.91x = 14,293.31 × 5,820.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,356.91x = 83,188,636.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,188,636.46/10,356.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,032.19

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