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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,302.43, 14,218.23 and 5,826.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,302.43, 14,218.23 and 5,826.97 is: 8,041.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,302.43 : 14,218.23 = 5,826.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,302.43/14,218.23 = 5,826.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,302.43x = 14,218.23 × 5,826.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,302.43x = 82,849,170.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,849,170.53/10,302.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,041.72

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