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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.54, 14,209.08 and 5,820.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.54, 14,209.08 and 5,820.18 is: 8,031.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.54 : 14,209.08 = 5,820.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.54/14,209.08 = 5,820.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.54x = 14,209.08 × 5,820.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.54x = 82,699,403.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,699,403.23/10,296.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,031.77

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