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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.84, 14,211.04 and 5,582.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.84, 14,211.04 and 5,582.12 is: 7,703.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.84 : 14,211.04 = 5,582.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.84/14,211.04 = 5,582.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.84x = 14,211.04 × 5,582.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.84x = 79,327,730.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,327,730.60/10,297.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,703.34

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