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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.08, 14,254.80 and 5,855.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.08, 14,254.80 and 5,855.48 is: 8,078.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.08 : 14,254.80 = 5,855.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.08/14,254.80 = 5,855.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.08x = 14,254.80 × 5,855.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.08x = 83,468,696.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,468,696.30/10,332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,078.60

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