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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.54, 14,211.84 and 5,822.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.54, 14,211.84 and 5,822.18 is: 8,034.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.54 : 14,211.84 = 5,822.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.54/14,211.84 = 5,822.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.54x = 14,211.84 × 5,822.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.54x = 82,743,890.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,743,890.61/10,298.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,034.53

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