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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,302.06, 14,215.90 and 5,826.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,302.06, 14,215.90 and 5,826.20 is: 8,039.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,302.06 : 14,215.90 = 5,826.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,302.06/14,215.90 = 5,826.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,302.06x = 14,215.90 × 5,826.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,302.06x = 82,824,676.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,824,676.58/10,302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,039.62

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