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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.73, 14,254.85 and 5,854.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.73, 14,254.85 and 5,854.15 is: 8,080.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.73 : 14,254.85 = 5,854.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.73/14,254.85 = 5,854.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.73x = 14,254.85 × 5,854.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.73x = 83,449,982.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,449,982.40/10,327.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,080.19

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