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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.13, 14,245.14 and 5,846.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.13, 14,245.14 and 5,846.28 is: 8,068.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.13 : 14,245.14 = 5,846.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.13/14,245.14 = 5,846.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.13x = 14,245.14 × 5,846.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.13x = 83,281,077.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,281,077.08/10,322.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,068.21

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