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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.52, 14,211.79 and 5,822.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.52, 14,211.79 and 5,822.10 is: 8,034.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.52 : 14,211.79 = 5,822.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.52/14,211.79 = 5,822.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.52x = 14,211.79 × 5,822.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.52x = 82,742,448.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,742,448.00/10,298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,034.40

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