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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,299.03, 14,211.90 and 5,822.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,299.03, 14,211.90 and 5,822.43 is: 8,034.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,299.03 : 14,211.90 = 5,822.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,299.03/14,211.90 = 5,822.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,299.03x = 14,211.90 × 5,822.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,299.03x = 82,747,792.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,747,792.92/10,299.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,034.52

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