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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.52, 14,209.92 and 5,819.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.52, 14,209.92 and 5,819.46 is: 8,032.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.52 : 14,209.92 = 5,819.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.52/14,209.92 = 5,819.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.52x = 14,209.92 × 5,819.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.52x = 82,694,061.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,694,061.04/10,295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,032.04

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