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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,328.41, 14,253.21 and 5,852.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,328.41, 14,253.21 and 5,852.46 is: 8,076.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,328.41 : 14,253.21 = 5,852.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,328.41/14,253.21 = 5,852.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,328.41x = 14,253.21 × 5,852.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,328.41x = 83,416,341.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,416,341.40/10,328.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,076.40

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