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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.43, 14,245.20 and 5,846.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.43, 14,245.20 and 5,846.19 is: 8,067.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.43 : 14,245.20 = 5,846.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.43/14,245.20 = 5,846.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.43x = 14,245.20 × 5,846.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.43x = 83,280,145.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,280,145.79/10,322.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,067.88

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