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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.88, 14,213.18 and 5,822.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.88, 14,213.18 and 5,822.67 is: 8,035.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.88 : 14,213.18 = 5,822.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.88/14,213.18 = 5,822.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.88x = 14,213.18 × 5,822.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.88x = 82,758,656.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,758,656.79/10,298.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,035.69

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