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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.35, 14,251.92 and 5,850.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.35, 14,251.92 and 5,850.99 is: 8,074.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.35 : 14,251.92 = 5,850.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.35/14,251.92 = 5,850.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.35x = 14,251.92 × 5,850.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.35x = 83,387,841.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,387,841.40/10,327.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,074.47

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