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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.78, 14,211.48 and 5,822.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.78, 14,211.48 and 5,822.96 is: 8,035.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.78 : 14,211.48 = 5,822.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.78/14,211.48 = 5,822.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.78x = 14,211.48 × 5,822.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.78x = 82,752,879.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,752,879.58/10,298.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,035.21

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