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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,329.47, 14,254.20 and 5,852.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,329.47, 14,254.20 and 5,852.96 is: 8,076.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,329.47 : 14,254.20 = 5,852.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,329.47/14,254.20 = 5,852.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,329.47x = 14,254.20 × 5,852.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,329.47x = 83,429,191.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,429,191.16/10,329.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,076.82

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