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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.53, 14,251.19 and 5,851.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.53, 14,251.19 and 5,851.99 is: 8,075.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.53 : 14,251.19 = 5,851.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.53/14,251.19 = 5,851.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.53x = 14,251.19 × 5,851.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.53x = 83,397,762.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,397,762.68/10,327.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,075.28

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