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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.78, 14,210.10 and 5,821.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.78, 14,210.10 and 5,821.96 is: 8,033.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.78 : 14,210.10 = 5,821.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.78/14,210.10 = 5,821.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.78x = 14,210.10 × 5,821.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.78x = 82,730,633.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,730,633.80/10,297.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,033.83

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