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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.08, 14,210.96 and 5,821.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.08, 14,210.96 and 5,821.68 is: 8,033.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.08 : 14,210.96 = 5,821.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.08/14,210.96 = 5,821.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.08x = 14,210.96 × 5,821.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.08x = 82,731,661.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,731,661.61/10,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,033.70

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