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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.82, 14,208.96 and 5,819.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.82, 14,208.96 and 5,819.99 is: 8,031.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.82 : 14,208.96 = 5,819.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.82/14,208.96 = 5,819.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.82x = 14,208.96 × 5,819.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.82x = 82,695,934.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,695,934.07/10,295.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,031.99

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