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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.70, 14,249.88 and 5,850

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.70, 14,249.88 and 5,850 is: 8,073.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.70 : 14,249.88 = 5,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.70/14,249.88 = 5,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.70x = 14,249.88 × 5,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.70x = 83,361,798
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,361,798/10,325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,073.23

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