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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.25, 14,248.94 and 5,849.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.25, 14,248.94 and 5,849.19 is: 8,071.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.25 : 14,248.94 = 5,849.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.25/14,248.94 = 5,849.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.25x = 14,248.94 × 5,849.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.25x = 83,344,757.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,344,757.36/10,325.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,071.94

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