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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.55, 14,252.12 and 5,851.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.55, 14,252.12 and 5,851.21 is: 8,074.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.55 : 14,252.12 = 5,851.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.55/14,252.12 = 5,851.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.55x = 14,252.12 × 5,851.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.55x = 83,392,147.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,392,147.07/10,327.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,074.73

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