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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.23, 14,252.22 and 5,851.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.23, 14,252.22 and 5,851.44 is: 8,075.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.23 : 14,252.22 = 5,851.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.23/14,252.22 = 5,851.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.23x = 14,252.22 × 5,851.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.23x = 83,396,010.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,396,010.20/10,327.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,075.35

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