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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,323.64, 14,246.04 and 5,848.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,323.64, 14,246.04 and 5,848.49 is: 8,070.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,323.64 : 14,246.04 = 5,848.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,323.64/14,246.04 = 5,848.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,323.64x = 14,246.04 × 5,848.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,323.64x = 83,317,822.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,317,822.48/10,323.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,070.59

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