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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,329.20, 14,251.95 and 5,851.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,329.20, 14,251.95 and 5,851.92 is: 8,074.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,329.20 : 14,251.95 = 5,851.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,329.20/14,251.95 = 5,851.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,329.20x = 14,251.95 × 5,851.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,329.20x = 83,401,271.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,401,271.24/10,329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,074.32

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