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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.41, 14,248.04 and 5,848.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.41, 14,248.04 and 5,848.27 is: 8,070.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.41 : 14,248.04 = 5,848.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.41/14,248.04 = 5,848.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.41x = 14,248.04 × 5,848.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.41x = 83,326,320.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,326,320.03/10,325.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,070.03

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