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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,329.62, 14,254.40 and 5,853.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,329.62, 14,254.40 and 5,853.27 is: 8,077.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,329.62 : 14,254.40 = 5,853.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,329.62/14,254.40 = 5,853.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,329.62x = 14,254.40 × 5,853.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,329.62x = 83,434,822.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,434,822.62/10,329.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,077.24

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