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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,323.65, 14,246.15 and 5,847.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,323.65, 14,246.15 and 5,847.29 is: 8,068.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,323.65 : 14,246.15 = 5,847.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,323.65/14,246.15 = 5,847.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,323.65x = 14,246.15 × 5,847.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,323.65x = 83,301,341.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,301,341.20/10,323.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,068.98

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