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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,328.37, 14,253.11 and 5,852.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,328.37, 14,253.11 and 5,852.98 is: 8,077.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,328.37 : 14,253.11 = 5,852.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,328.37/14,253.11 = 5,852.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,328.37x = 14,253.11 × 5,852.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,328.37x = 83,423,131.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,423,131.02/10,328.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,077.08

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