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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,302.02, 14,218.90 and 5,825.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,302.02, 14,218.90 and 5,825.96 is: 8,041.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,302.02 : 14,218.90 = 5,825.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,302.02/14,218.90 = 5,825.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,302.02x = 14,218.90 × 5,825.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,302.02x = 82,838,742.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,838,742.64/10,302.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,041.02

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