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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,324.66, 14,248.22 and 5,848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,324.66, 14,248.22 and 5,848.40 is: 8,070.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,324.66 : 14,248.22 = 5,848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,324.66/14,248.22 = 5,848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,324.66x = 14,248.22 × 5,848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,324.66x = 83,329,289.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,329,289.85/10,324.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,070.90

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