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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.62, 14,209.46 and 5,820.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.62, 14,209.46 and 5,820.36 is: 8,032.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.62 : 14,209.46 = 5,820.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.62/14,209.46 = 5,820.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.62x = 14,209.46 × 5,820.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.62x = 82,704,112.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,704,112.04/10,296.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,032.16

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