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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.46, 14,211.87 and 5,582.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.46, 14,211.87 and 5,582.70 is: 7,704.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.46 : 14,211.87 = 5,582.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.46/14,211.87 = 5,582.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.46x = 14,211.87 × 5,582.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.46x = 79,340,606.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,340,606.65/10,298.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,704.12

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