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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.13, 14,213.54 and 5,822.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.13, 14,213.54 and 5,822.07 is: 8,035.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.13 : 14,213.54 = 5,822.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.13/14,213.54 = 5,822.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.13x = 14,213.54 × 5,822.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.13x = 82,752,224.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,752,224.83/10,298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,035.66

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