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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,323.39, 14,245.70 and 5,848.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,323.39, 14,245.70 and 5,848.25 is: 8,070.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,323.39 : 14,245.70 = 5,848.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,323.39/14,245.70 = 5,848.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,323.39x = 14,245.70 × 5,848.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,323.39x = 83,312,314.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,312,314.56/10,323.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,070.25

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