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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,379.91, 14,324.26 and 5,842.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,379.91, 14,324.26 and 5,842.23 is: 8,062.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,379.91 : 14,324.26 = 5,842.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,379.91/14,324.26 = 5,842.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,379.91x = 14,324.26 × 5,842.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,379.91x = 83,685,520.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,685,520.67/10,379.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,062.26

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