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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.20, 14,248.62 and 5,848.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.20, 14,248.62 and 5,848.96 is: 8,071.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.20 : 14,248.62 = 5,848.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.20/14,248.62 = 5,848.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.20x = 14,248.62 × 5,848.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.20x = 83,339,608.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,339,608.44/10,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,071.48

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