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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.58, 14,210.72 and 5,821.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.58, 14,210.72 and 5,821.75 is: 8,034.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.58 : 14,210.72 = 5,821.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.58/14,210.72 = 5,821.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.58x = 14,210.72 × 5,821.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.58x = 82,731,213.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,731,213.30/10,297.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,034.04

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