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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,301.11, 14,215.82 and 5,825.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,301.11, 14,215.82 and 5,825.53 is: 8,039.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,301.11 : 14,215.82 = 5,825.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,301.11/14,215.82 = 5,825.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,301.11x = 14,215.82 × 5,825.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,301.11x = 82,814,674.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,814,674.53/10,301.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,039.39

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