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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,323.42, 14,246.48 and 5,847.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,323.42, 14,246.48 and 5,847.05 is: 8,069.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,323.42 : 14,246.48 = 5,847.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,323.42/14,246.48 = 5,847.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,323.42x = 14,246.48 × 5,847.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,323.42x = 83,299,931.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,299,931.12/10,323.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,069.03

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