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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.28, 14,247.86 and 5,848.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.28, 14,247.86 and 5,848.14 is: 8,069.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.28 : 14,247.86 = 5,848.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.28/14,247.86 = 5,848.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.28x = 14,247.86 × 5,848.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.28x = 83,323,479.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,323,479.98/10,325.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,069.85

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