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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.52, 14,245.44 and 5,846.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.52, 14,245.44 and 5,846.40 is: 8,068.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.52 : 14,245.44 = 5,846.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.52/14,245.44 = 5,846.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.52x = 14,245.44 × 5,846.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.52x = 83,284,540.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,284,540.42/10,322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,068.24

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