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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,302.28, 14,217.12 and 5,826.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,302.28, 14,217.12 and 5,826.04 is: 8,039.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,302.28 : 14,217.12 = 5,826.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,302.28/14,217.12 = 5,826.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,302.28x = 14,217.12 × 5,826.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,302.28x = 82,829,509.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,829,509.80/10,302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,039.92

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