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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,324.20, 14,247.87 and 5,848.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,324.20, 14,247.87 and 5,848.14 is: 8,070.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,324.20 : 14,247.87 = 5,848.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,324.20/14,247.87 = 5,848.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,324.20x = 14,247.87 × 5,848.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,324.20x = 83,323,538.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,323,538.46/10,324.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,070.70

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