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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.06, 14,246.99 and 5,848.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.06, 14,246.99 and 5,848.45 is: 8,072.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.06 : 14,246.99 = 5,848.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.06/14,246.99 = 5,848.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.06x = 14,246.99 × 5,848.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.06x = 83,322,845.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,322,845.88/10,322.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,072.31

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