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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.63, 14,210.66 and 5,821.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.63, 14,210.66 and 5,821.37 is: 8,033.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.63 : 14,210.66 = 5,821.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.63/14,210.66 = 5,821.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.63x = 14,210.66 × 5,821.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.63x = 82,725,480.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,725,480.70/10,297.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,033.45

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