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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,323.88, 14,246.88 and 5,847.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,323.88, 14,246.88 and 5,847.52 is: 8,069.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,323.88 : 14,246.88 = 5,847.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,323.88/14,246.88 = 5,847.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,323.88x = 14,246.88 × 5,847.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,323.88x = 83,308,915.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,308,915.74/10,323.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,069.54

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