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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.46, 14,209.79 and 5,819.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.46, 14,209.79 and 5,819.27 is: 8,031.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.46 : 14,209.79 = 5,819.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.46/14,209.79 = 5,819.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.46x = 14,209.79 × 5,819.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.46x = 82,690,504.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,690,504.51/10,295.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,031.74

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