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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.94, 14,253.14 and 5,853.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.94, 14,253.14 and 5,853.14 is: 8,077.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.94 : 14,253.14 = 5,853.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.94/14,253.14 = 5,853.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.94x = 14,253.14 × 5,853.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.94x = 83,425,587.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,425,587.75/10,327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,077.66

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