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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,328.53, 14,252.57 and 5,852.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,328.53, 14,252.57 and 5,852.99 is: 8,076.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,328.53 : 14,252.57 = 5,852.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,328.53/14,252.57 = 5,852.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,328.53x = 14,252.57 × 5,852.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,328.53x = 83,420,149.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,420,149.68/10,328.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,076.67

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