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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,301.03, 14,214.66 and 5,824.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,301.03, 14,214.66 and 5,824.43 is: 8,037.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,301.03 : 14,214.66 = 5,824.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,301.03/14,214.66 = 5,824.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,301.03x = 14,214.66 × 5,824.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,301.03x = 82,792,292.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,792,292.14/10,301.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,037.28

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