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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.97, 14,212.60 and 5,583.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.97, 14,212.60 and 5,583.22 is: 7,704.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.97 : 14,212.60 = 5,583.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.97/14,212.60 = 5,583.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.97x = 14,212.60 × 5,583.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.97x = 79,352,023.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,352,023.08/10,298.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,704.85

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