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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,329.83, 14,253.40 and 5,852.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,329.83, 14,253.40 and 5,852.66 is: 8,075.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,329.83 : 14,253.40 = 5,852.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,329.83/14,253.40 = 5,852.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,329.83x = 14,253.40 × 5,852.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,329.83x = 83,420,304.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,420,304.04/10,329.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,075.67

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