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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,234.08, 14,122.96 and 5,818.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,234.08, 14,122.96 and 5,818.08 is: 8,028.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,234.08 : 14,122.96 = 5,818.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,234.08/14,122.96 = 5,818.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,234.08x = 14,122.96 × 5,818.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,234.08x = 82,168,511.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,168,511.12/10,234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,028.91

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