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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.97, 14,252.13 and 5,851.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.97, 14,252.13 and 5,851.46 is: 8,074.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.97 : 14,252.13 = 5,851.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.97/14,252.13 = 5,851.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.97x = 14,252.13 × 5,851.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.97x = 83,395,697.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,395,697.35/10,327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,074.75

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