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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,302.26, 14,217.04 and 5,826.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,302.26, 14,217.04 and 5,826.16 is: 8,040.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,302.26 : 14,217.04 = 5,826.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,302.26/14,217.04 = 5,826.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,302.26x = 14,217.04 × 5,826.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,302.26x = 82,830,749.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,830,749.77/10,302.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,040.06

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