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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.08, 14,114.68 and 5,812.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.08, 14,114.68 and 5,812.08 is: 8,020.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.08 : 14,114.68 = 5,812.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.08/14,114.68 = 5,812.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.08x = 14,114.68 × 5,812.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.08x = 82,035,649.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,035,649.33/10,228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,020.63

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