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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.26, 14,244.51 and 5,846.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.26, 14,244.51 and 5,846.65 is: 8,069.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.26 : 14,244.51 = 5,846.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.26/14,244.51 = 5,846.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.26x = 14,244.51 × 5,846.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.26x = 83,282,628.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,282,628.78/10,320.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,069.82

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