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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.35, 14,251.69 and 5,851.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.35, 14,251.69 and 5,851.09 is: 8,074.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.35 : 14,251.69 = 5,851.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.35/14,251.69 = 5,851.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.35x = 14,251.69 × 5,851.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.35x = 83,387,820.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,387,820.33/10,327.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,074.47

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