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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.66, 14,243.15 and 5,844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.66, 14,243.15 and 5,844.60 is: 8,065.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.66 : 14,243.15 = 5,844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.66/14,243.15 = 5,844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.66x = 14,243.15 × 5,844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.66x = 83,245,514.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,245,514.49/10,320.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,065.91

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