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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.48, 14,245.90 and 5,847.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.48, 14,245.90 and 5,847.03 is: 8,069.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.48 : 14,245.90 = 5,847.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.48/14,245.90 = 5,847.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.48x = 14,245.90 × 5,847.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.48x = 83,296,204.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,296,204.68/10,322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,069.40

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