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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.83, 14,212.40 and 5,583.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.83, 14,212.40 and 5,583.11 is: 7,704.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.83 : 14,212.40 = 5,583.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.83/14,212.40 = 5,583.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.83x = 14,212.40 × 5,583.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.83x = 79,349,442.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,349,442.05/10,298.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,704.70

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