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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,329.83, 14,254.01 and 5,852.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,329.83, 14,254.01 and 5,852.63 is: 8,075.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,329.83 : 14,254.01 = 5,852.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,329.83/14,254.01 = 5,852.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,329.83x = 14,254.01 × 5,852.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,329.83x = 83,423,446.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,423,446.55/10,329.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,075.97

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