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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.79, 14,249.12 and 5,850.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.79, 14,249.12 and 5,850.20 is: 8,073.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.79 : 14,249.12 = 5,850.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.79/14,249.12 = 5,850.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.79x = 14,249.12 × 5,850.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.79x = 83,360,208.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,360,208.20/10,325.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,073.01

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