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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.91, 14,245.29 and 5,847.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.91, 14,245.29 and 5,847.08 is: 8,068.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.91 : 14,245.29 = 5,847.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.91/14,245.29 = 5,847.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.91x = 14,245.29 × 5,847.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.91x = 83,293,279.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,293,279.03/10,322.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,068.78

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