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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.01, 14,211.12 and 5,582.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.01, 14,211.12 and 5,582.26 is: 7,703.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.01 : 14,211.12 = 5,582.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.01/14,211.12 = 5,582.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.01x = 14,211.12 × 5,582.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.01x = 79,330,166.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,330,166.73/10,298.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,703.45

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