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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,323.76, 14,247.12 and 5,848.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,323.76, 14,247.12 and 5,848.24 is: 8,070.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,323.76 : 14,247.12 = 5,848.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,323.76/14,247.12 = 5,848.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,323.76x = 14,247.12 × 5,848.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,323.76x = 83,320,577.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,320,577.07/10,323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,070.76

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