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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,301.07, 14,214.59 and 5,825.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,301.07, 14,214.59 and 5,825.01 is: 8,038.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,301.07 : 14,214.59 = 5,825.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,301.07/14,214.59 = 5,825.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,301.07x = 14,214.59 × 5,825.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,301.07x = 82,800,174.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,800,174.92/10,301.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,038.01

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