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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,302.44, 14,217.32 and 5,826.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,302.44, 14,217.32 and 5,826.23 is: 8,040.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,302.44 : 14,217.32 = 5,826.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,302.44/14,217.32 = 5,826.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,302.44x = 14,217.32 × 5,826.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,302.44x = 82,833,373.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,833,373.10/10,302.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,040.17

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