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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,321.93, 14,244.51 and 5,845.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,321.93, 14,244.51 and 5,845.69 is: 8,067.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,321.93 : 14,244.51 = 5,845.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,321.93/14,244.51 = 5,845.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,321.93x = 14,244.51 × 5,845.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,321.93x = 83,268,989.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,268,989.66/10,321.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,067.19

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