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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.79, 14,251.20 and 5,851.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.79, 14,251.20 and 5,851.46 is: 8,074.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.79 : 14,251.20 = 5,851.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.79/14,251.20 = 5,851.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.79x = 14,251.20 × 5,851.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.79x = 83,390,326.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,390,326.75/10,327.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,074.36

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