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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.64, 14,244.66 and 5,847.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.64, 14,244.66 and 5,847.49 is: 8,069.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.64 : 14,244.66 = 5,847.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.64/14,244.66 = 5,847.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.64x = 14,244.66 × 5,847.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.64x = 83,295,524.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,295,524.71/10,322.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,069.21

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