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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,383.15, 14,329.21 and 5,847.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,383.15, 14,329.21 and 5,847.39 is: 8,069.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,383.15 : 14,329.21 = 5,847.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,383.15/14,329.21 = 5,847.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,383.15x = 14,329.21 × 5,847.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,383.15x = 83,788,479.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,788,479.26/10,383.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,069.66

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