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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.44, 14,211.78 and 5,582.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.44, 14,211.78 and 5,582.68 is: 7,704.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.44 : 14,211.78 = 5,582.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.44/14,211.78 = 5,582.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.44x = 14,211.78 × 5,582.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.44x = 79,339,819.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,339,819.97/10,298.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,704.06

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