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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.22, 14,251.10 and 5,850.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.22, 14,251.10 and 5,850.71 is: 8,073.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.22 : 14,251.10 = 5,850.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.22/14,251.10 = 5,850.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.22x = 14,251.10 × 5,850.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.22x = 83,378,952.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,378,952.77/10,327.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,073.71

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