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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.85, 14,242.95 and 5,844.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.85, 14,242.95 and 5,844.49 is: 8,065.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.85 : 14,242.95 = 5,844.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.85/14,242.95 = 5,844.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.85x = 14,242.95 × 5,844.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.85x = 83,242,778.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,242,778.85/10,320.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,065.50

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