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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.28, 14,241.69 and 5,844.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.28, 14,241.69 and 5,844.45 is: 8,065.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.28 : 14,241.69 = 5,844.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.28/14,241.69 = 5,844.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.28x = 14,241.69 × 5,844.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.28x = 83,234,845.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,234,845.12/10,320.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,065.18

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