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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.01, 14,211.32 and 5,822.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.01, 14,211.32 and 5,822.20 is: 8,034.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.01 : 14,211.32 = 5,822.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.01/14,211.32 = 5,822.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.01x = 14,211.32 × 5,822.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.01x = 82,741,147.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,741,147.30/10,298.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,034.67

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