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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,299.21, 14,209.56 and 5,822.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,299.21, 14,209.56 and 5,822.52 is: 8,033.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,299.21 : 14,209.56 = 5,822.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,299.21/14,209.56 = 5,822.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,299.21x = 14,209.56 × 5,822.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,299.21x = 82,735,447.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,735,447.29/10,299.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,033.18

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