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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.67, 14,210.63 and 5,821.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.67, 14,210.63 and 5,821.27 is: 8,033.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.67 : 14,210.63 = 5,821.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.67/14,210.63 = 5,821.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.67x = 14,210.63 × 5,821.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.67x = 82,723,914.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,723,914.10/10,297.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,033.27

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