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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320, 14,241.89 and 5,844.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320, 14,241.89 and 5,844.44 is: 8,065.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320 : 14,241.89 = 5,844.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320/14,241.89 = 5,844.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320x = 14,241.89 × 5,844.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320x = 83,235,871.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,235,871.59/10,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,065.49

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