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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.03, 14,251.33 and 5,851.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.03, 14,251.33 and 5,851.61 is: 8,075.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.03 : 14,251.33 = 5,851.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.03/14,251.33 = 5,851.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.03x = 14,251.33 × 5,851.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.03x = 83,393,225.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,393,225.14/10,327.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,075.24

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