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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.06, 14,207.12 and 5,820.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.06, 14,207.12 and 5,820.26 is: 8,031.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.06 : 14,207.12 = 5,820.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.06/14,207.12 = 5,820.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.06x = 14,207.12 × 5,820.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.06x = 82,689,132.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,689,132.25/10,295.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,031.92

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