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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.88, 14,211.80 and 5,821.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.88, 14,211.80 and 5,821.67 is: 8,034.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.88 : 14,211.80 = 5,821.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.88/14,211.80 = 5,821.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.88x = 14,211.80 × 5,821.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.88x = 82,736,470.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,736,470.71/10,297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,034.32

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