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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.84, 14,246.21 and 5,846.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.84, 14,246.21 and 5,846.58 is: 8,068.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.84 : 14,246.21 = 5,846.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.84/14,246.21 = 5,846.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.84x = 14,246.21 × 5,846.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.84x = 83,291,621.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,291,621.08/10,322.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,068.67

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