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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.13, 14,212.16 and 5,821.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.13, 14,212.16 and 5,821.07 is: 8,034.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.13 : 14,212.16 = 5,821.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.13/14,212.16 = 5,821.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.13x = 14,212.16 × 5,821.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.13x = 82,729,899.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,729,899.87/10,297.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,034.27

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