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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,328.58, 14,251.08 and 5,851.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,328.58, 14,251.08 and 5,851.31 is: 8,073.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,328.58 : 14,251.08 = 5,851.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,328.58/14,251.08 = 5,851.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,328.58x = 14,251.08 × 5,851.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,328.58x = 83,387,415.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,387,415.66/10,328.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,073.46

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