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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,328.29, 14,251.89 and 5,851.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,328.29, 14,251.89 and 5,851.96 is: 8,075.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,328.29 : 14,251.89 = 5,851.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,328.29/14,251.89 = 5,851.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,328.29x = 14,251.89 × 5,851.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,328.29x = 83,401,490.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,401,490.20/10,328.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,075.05

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