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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.24, 14,242.86 and 5,845.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.24, 14,242.86 and 5,845.08 is: 8,066.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.24 : 14,242.86 = 5,845.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.24/14,242.86 = 5,845.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.24x = 14,242.86 × 5,845.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.24x = 83,250,656.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,250,656.13/10,320.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,066.74

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