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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,329.58, 14,252.46 and 5,852.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,329.58, 14,252.46 and 5,852.31 is: 8,074.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,329.58 : 14,252.46 = 5,852.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,329.58/14,252.46 = 5,852.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,329.58x = 14,252.46 × 5,852.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,329.58x = 83,409,814.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,409,814.18/10,329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,074.85

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