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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,328.83, 14,252.63 and 5,851.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,328.83, 14,252.63 and 5,851.63 is: 8,074.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,328.83 : 14,252.63 = 5,851.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,328.83/14,252.63 = 5,851.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,328.83x = 14,252.63 × 5,851.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,328.83x = 83,401,063.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,401,063.84/10,328.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,074.59

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