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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.44, 14,211.20 and 5,821.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.44, 14,211.20 and 5,821.62 is: 8,034.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.44 : 14,211.20 = 5,821.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.44/14,211.20 = 5,821.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.44x = 14,211.20 × 5,821.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.44x = 82,732,206.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,732,206.14/10,297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,034.25

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