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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,328.52, 14,253.72 and 5,852.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,328.52, 14,253.72 and 5,852.40 is: 8,076.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,328.52 : 14,253.72 = 5,852.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,328.52/14,253.72 = 5,852.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,328.52x = 14,253.72 × 5,852.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,328.52x = 83,418,470.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,418,470.93/10,328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,076.52

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