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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.69, 14,212.07 and 5,761.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.69, 14,212.07 and 5,761.32 is: 7,950.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.69 : 14,212.07 = 5,761.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.69/14,212.07 = 5,761.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.69x = 14,212.07 × 5,761.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.69x = 81,880,254.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,880,254.33/10,298.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,950.55

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