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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,323.56, 14,246.64 and 5,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,323.56, 14,246.64 and 5,847.20 is: 8,069.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,323.56 : 14,246.64 = 5,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,323.56/14,246.64 = 5,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,323.56x = 14,246.64 × 5,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,323.56x = 83,302,953.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,302,953.41/10,323.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,069.21

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