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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,324.28, 14,246.48 and 5,847.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,324.28, 14,246.48 and 5,847.14 is: 8,068.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,324.28 : 14,246.48 = 5,847.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,324.28/14,246.48 = 5,847.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,324.28x = 14,246.48 × 5,847.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,324.28x = 83,301,213.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,301,213.30/10,324.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,068.47

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