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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.13, 14,251.14 and 5,851.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.13, 14,251.14 and 5,851.27 is: 8,074.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.13 : 14,251.14 = 5,851.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.13/14,251.14 = 5,851.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.13x = 14,251.14 × 5,851.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.13x = 83,387,285.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,387,285.76/10,327.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,074.59

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