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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,299.92, 14,213.72 and 5,823.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,299.92, 14,213.72 and 5,823.52 is: 8,036.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,299.92 : 14,213.72 = 5,823.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,299.92/14,213.72 = 5,823.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,299.92x = 14,213.72 × 5,823.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,299.92x = 82,773,861.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,773,861.72/10,299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,036.36

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