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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,329.54, 14,253.84 and 5,853.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,329.54, 14,253.84 and 5,853.48 is: 8,077.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,329.54 : 14,253.84 = 5,853.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,329.54/14,253.84 = 5,853.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,329.54x = 14,253.84 × 5,853.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,329.54x = 83,434,567.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,434,567.36/10,329.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,077.28

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