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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.54, 14,245.29 and 5,846.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.54, 14,245.29 and 5,846.27 is: 8,067.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.54 : 14,245.29 = 5,846.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.54/14,245.29 = 5,846.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.54x = 14,245.29 × 5,846.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.54x = 83,281,811.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,281,811.57/10,322.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,067.96

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