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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.90, 14,210.56 and 5,821.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.90, 14,210.56 and 5,821.39 is: 8,033.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.90 : 14,210.56 = 5,821.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.90/14,210.56 = 5,821.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.90x = 14,210.56 × 5,821.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.90x = 82,725,164.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,725,164.21/10,297.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,033.20

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