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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.52, 14,244.30 and 5,845.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.52, 14,244.30 and 5,845.25 is: 8,066.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.52 : 14,244.30 = 5,845.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.52/14,244.30 = 5,845.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.52x = 14,244.30 × 5,845.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.52x = 83,261,423.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,261,423.35/10,322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,066.00

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