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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,300.97, 14,215.23 and 5,825.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,300.97, 14,215.23 and 5,825.59 is: 8,039.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,300.97 : 14,215.23 = 5,825.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,300.97/14,215.23 = 5,825.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,300.97x = 14,215.23 × 5,825.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,300.97x = 82,812,066.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,812,066.20/10,300.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,039.25

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