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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.08, 14,240.72 and 5,844.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.08, 14,240.72 and 5,844.16 is: 8,064.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.08 : 14,240.72 = 5,844.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.08/14,240.72 = 5,844.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.08x = 14,240.72 × 5,844.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.08x = 83,225,046.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,225,046.20/10,320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,064.38

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