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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,299.03, 14,211.83 and 5,823.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,299.03, 14,211.83 and 5,823.21 is: 8,035.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,299.03 : 14,211.83 = 5,823.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,299.03/14,211.83 = 5,823.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,299.03x = 14,211.83 × 5,823.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,299.03x = 82,758,441.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,758,441.46/10,299.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,035.56

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