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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,328.46, 14,252.12 and 5,851.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,328.46, 14,252.12 and 5,851.25 is: 8,074.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,328.46 : 14,252.12 = 5,851.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,328.46/14,252.12 = 5,851.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,328.46x = 14,252.12 × 5,851.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,328.46x = 83,392,723.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,392,723.52/10,328.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,074.07

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