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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,324.78, 14,247.70 and 5,848.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,324.78, 14,247.70 and 5,848.56 is: 8,070.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,324.78 : 14,247.70 = 5,848.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,324.78/14,247.70 = 5,848.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,324.78x = 14,247.70 × 5,848.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,324.78x = 83,328,528.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,328,528.31/10,324.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,070.73

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