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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,329.71, 14,252.64 and 5,852.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,329.71, 14,252.64 and 5,852.43 is: 8,075.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,329.71 : 14,252.64 = 5,852.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,329.71/14,252.64 = 5,852.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,329.71x = 14,252.64 × 5,852.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,329.71x = 83,412,577.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,412,577.92/10,329.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,075.02

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