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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.54, 14,242.53 and 5,844.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.54, 14,242.53 and 5,844.27 is: 8,065.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.54 : 14,242.53 = 5,844.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.54/14,242.53 = 5,844.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.54x = 14,242.53 × 5,844.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.54x = 83,237,190.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,237,190.80/10,320.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,065.20

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