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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,329.22, 14,254.37 and 5,853.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,329.22, 14,254.37 and 5,853.85 is: 8,078.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,329.22 : 14,254.37 = 5,853.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,329.22/14,254.37 = 5,853.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,329.22x = 14,254.37 × 5,853.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,329.22x = 83,442,943.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,442,943.82/10,329.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,078.34

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