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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,324.65, 14,248.97 and 5,848.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,324.65, 14,248.97 and 5,848.59 is: 8,071.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,324.65 : 14,248.97 = 5,848.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,324.65/14,248.97 = 5,848.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,324.65x = 14,248.97 × 5,848.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,324.65x = 83,336,354.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,336,354.21/10,324.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,071.59

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