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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.26, 14,251.23 and 5,850.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.26, 14,251.23 and 5,850.39 is: 8,073.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.26 : 14,251.23 = 5,850.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.26/14,251.23 = 5,850.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.26x = 14,251.23 × 5,850.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.26x = 83,375,253.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,375,253.48/10,327.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,073.32

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