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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,323.70, 14,247.02 and 5,848.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,323.70, 14,247.02 and 5,848.09 is: 8,070.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,323.70 : 14,247.02 = 5,848.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,323.70/14,247.02 = 5,848.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,323.70x = 14,247.02 × 5,848.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,323.70x = 83,317,790.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,317,790.33/10,323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,070.54

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